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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.89, 556.17 and 304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.89, 556.17 and 304.68 is: 420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.89 : 556.17 = 304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.89/556.17 = 304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.89x = 556.17 × 304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.89x = 169,453.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,453.88/402.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.60

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