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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.77, 555.94 and 234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.77, 555.94 and 234.77 is: 324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.77 : 555.94 = 234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.77/555.94 = 234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.77x = 555.94 × 234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.77x = 130,517.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,517.63/402.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.05

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