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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.54, 555.75 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.54, 555.75 and 329.04 is: 454.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.54 : 555.75 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.54/555.75 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.54x = 555.75 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.54x = 182,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,863.98/402.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.28

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