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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.51, 555.53 and 292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.51, 555.53 and 292.49 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.51 : 555.53 = 292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.51/555.53 = 292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.51x = 555.53 × 292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.51x = 162,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,482.73/402.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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