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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.68, 556.19 and 291.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.68, 556.19 and 291.98 is: 403.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.68 : 556.19 = 291.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.68/556.19 = 291.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.68x = 556.19 × 291.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.68x = 162,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,398.48/402.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.29

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