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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.78, 555.66 and 309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.78, 555.66 and 309.36 is: 426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.78 : 555.66 = 309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.78/555.66 = 309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.78x = 555.66 × 309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.78x = 171,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,898.98/402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.78

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