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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.94, 555.78 and 315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.94, 555.78 and 315.46 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.94 : 555.78 = 315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.94/555.78 = 315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.94x = 555.78 × 315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.94x = 175,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,326.36/402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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