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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.86, 555.82 and 276.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.86, 555.82 and 276.83 is: 381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.86 : 555.82 = 276.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.86/555.82 = 276.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.86x = 555.82 × 276.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.86x = 153,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,864.18/402.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.93

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