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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.01, 554.65 and 262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.01, 554.65 and 262.29 is: 361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.01 : 554.65 = 262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.01/554.65 = 262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.01x = 554.65 × 262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.01x = 145,477.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,477.45/402.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.87

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