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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.78, 604.33 and 402.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.78, 604.33 and 402.14 is: 603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.78 : 604.33 = 402.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.78/604.33 = 402.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.78x = 604.33 × 402.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.78x = 243,025.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,025.27/402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.37

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