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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.56, 555.59 and 292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.56, 555.59 and 292.40 is: 403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.56 : 555.59 = 292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.56/555.59 = 292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.56x = 555.59 × 292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.56x = 162,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,454.52/402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.55

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