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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.10, 554.59 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.10, 554.59 and 262.26 is: 361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.10 : 554.59 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.10/554.59 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.10x = 554.59 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.10x = 145,446.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,446.77/402.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.72

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