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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.77, 556.32 and 304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.77, 556.32 and 304.97 is: 421.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.77 : 556.32 = 304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.77/556.32 = 304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.77x = 556.32 × 304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.77x = 169,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,657.56/402.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.22

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