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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.57, 555.36 and 292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.57, 555.36 and 292.01 is: 402.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.57 : 555.36 = 292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.57/555.36 = 292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.57x = 555.36 × 292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.57x = 162,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,166.80/402.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.83

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