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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.82, 555.71 and 314.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.82, 555.71 and 314.15 is: 433.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.82 : 555.71 = 314.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.82/555.71 = 314.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.82x = 555.71 × 314.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.82x = 174,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,578.40/402.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.39

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