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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.09, 555.23 and 254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.09, 555.23 and 254.99 is: 352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.09 : 555.23 = 254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.09/555.23 = 254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.09x = 555.23 × 254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.09x = 141,574.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,574.05/402.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.10

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