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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.67, 555.33 and 292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.67, 555.33 and 292.87 is: 403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.67 : 555.33 = 292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.67/555.33 = 292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.67x = 555.33 × 292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.67x = 162,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,639.50/402.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.90

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