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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.10, 555.08 and 262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.10, 555.08 and 262.19 is: 361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.10 : 555.08 = 262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.10/555.08 = 262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.10x = 555.08 × 262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.10x = 145,533.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,533.65/402.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.93

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