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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.53, 555.55 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.53, 555.55 and 291.96 is: 402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.53 : 555.55 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.53/555.55 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.53x = 555.55 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.53x = 162,197.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,197.65/402.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.95

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