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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.92, 556.04 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.92, 556.04 and 237.12 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.92 : 556.04 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.92/556.04 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.92x = 556.04 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.92x = 131,848.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,848.80/402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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