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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.74, 555.80 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.74, 555.80 and 237.02 is: 327.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.74 : 555.80 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.74/555.80 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.74x = 555.80 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.74x = 131,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,731.75/402.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.09

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