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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.92, 555.84 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.92, 555.84 and 263.04 is: 362.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.92 : 555.84 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.92/555.84 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.92x = 555.84 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.92x = 146,208.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,208.15/402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.87

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