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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 555.18 and 328.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 555.18 and 328.92 is: 453.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 555.18 = 328.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/555.18 = 328.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 555.18 × 328.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 182,609.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,609.81/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.31

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