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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 556.54 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 556.54 and 309.96 is: 428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 556.54 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/556.54 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 556.54 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 172,504.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,504.36/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.22

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