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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.92, 555.36 and 387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.92, 555.36 and 387.80 is: 534.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.92 : 555.36 = 387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.92/555.36 = 387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.92x = 555.36 × 387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.92x = 215,368.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,368.61/402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.52

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