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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.73, 555.78 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.73, 555.78 and 304.32 is: 419.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.73 : 555.78 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.73/555.78 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.73x = 555.78 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.73x = 169,134.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,134.97/402.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.97

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