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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.62, 555.71 and 290.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.62, 555.71 and 290.52 is: 400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.62 : 555.71 = 290.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.62/555.71 = 290.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.62x = 555.71 × 290.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.62x = 161,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,443.42/402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.99

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