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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.14, 602.34 and 255.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.14, 602.34 and 255.82 is: 384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.14 : 602.34 = 255.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.14/602.34 = 255.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.14x = 602.34 × 255.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.14x = 154,090.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,090.62/401.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.13

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