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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.02, 555.48 and 392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.02, 555.48 and 392.76 is: 541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.02 : 555.48 = 392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.02/555.48 = 392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.02x = 555.48 × 392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.02x = 218,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,170.32/403.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.34

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