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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.76, 604.41 and 220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.76, 604.41 and 220.29 is: 330.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.76 : 604.41 = 220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.76/604.41 = 220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.76x = 604.41 × 220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.76x = 133,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,145.48/402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.58

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