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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.82, 555.91 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.82, 555.91 and 237.04 is: 327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.82 : 555.91 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.82/555.91 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.82x = 555.91 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.82x = 131,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,772.91/402.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.13

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