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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.55, 555.71 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.55, 555.71 and 304.34 is: 420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.55 : 555.71 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.55/555.71 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.55x = 555.71 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.55x = 169,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,120.48/402.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.13

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