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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.77, 555.86 and 278.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.77, 555.86 and 278.51 is: 384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.77 : 555.86 = 278.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.77/555.86 = 278.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.77x = 555.86 × 278.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.77x = 154,810.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,810.49/402.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.36

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