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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.91, 555.86 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.91, 555.86 and 237.13 is: 327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.91 : 555.86 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.91/555.86 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.91x = 555.86 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.91x = 131,810.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,810.28/402.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.15

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