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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.68, 555.52 and 284.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.68, 555.52 and 284.66 is: 392.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.68 : 555.52 = 284.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.68/555.52 = 284.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.68x = 555.52 × 284.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.68x = 158,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,132.90/402.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.70

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