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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.99, 556.05 and 382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.99, 556.05 and 382.49 is: 527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.99 : 556.05 = 382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.99/556.05 = 382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.99x = 556.05 × 382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.99x = 212,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,680.78/402.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.76

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