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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.62, 555.21 and 350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.62, 555.21 and 350.06 is: 482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.62 : 555.21 = 350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.62/555.21 = 350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.62x = 555.21 × 350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.62x = 194,354.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,354.04/402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.73

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