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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.03, 555.02 and 252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.03, 555.02 and 252.81 is: 349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.03 : 555.02 = 252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.03/555.02 = 252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.03x = 555.02 × 252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.03x = 140,314.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,314.61/402.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.02

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