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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.72, 556.52 and 329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.72, 556.52 and 329.02 is: 454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.72 : 556.52 = 329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.72/556.52 = 329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.72x = 556.52 × 329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.72x = 183,106.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,106.21/402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.67

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