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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.93, 555.48 and 292.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.93, 555.48 and 292.77 is: 403.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.93 : 555.48 = 292.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.93/555.48 = 292.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.93x = 555.48 × 292.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.93x = 162,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,627.88/402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.61

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