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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 554.85 and 370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 554.85 and 370.44 is: 510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 554.85 = 370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/554.85 = 370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 554.85 × 370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 205,538.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,538.63/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.22

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