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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.53, 555.73 and 314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.53, 555.73 and 314.24 is: 433.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.53 : 555.73 = 314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.53/555.73 = 314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.53x = 555.73 × 314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.53x = 174,629.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,629.03/402.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.83

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