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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.08, 554.48 and 262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.08, 554.48 and 262.15 is: 361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.08 : 554.48 = 262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.08/554.48 = 262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.08x = 554.48 × 262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.08x = 145,357.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,357.10/402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.52

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