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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.87, 555.61 and 340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.87, 555.61 and 340.64 is: 469.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.87 : 555.61 = 340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.87/555.61 = 340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.87x = 555.61 × 340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.87x = 189,262.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,262.08/402.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.78

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