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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.78, 604.36 and 287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.78, 604.36 and 287.54 is: 431.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.78 : 604.36 = 287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.78/604.36 = 287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.78x = 604.36 × 287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.78x = 173,777.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,777.67/402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.45

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