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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.76, 555.04 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.76, 555.04 and 292.04 is: 402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.76 : 555.04 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.76/555.04 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.76x = 555.04 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.76x = 162,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,093.88/402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.46

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