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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 555.28 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 555.28 and 304.43 is: 419.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 555.28 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/555.28 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 555.28 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 169,040.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,040.35/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.62

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