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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.12, 554.70 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.12, 554.70 and 262.04 is: 361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.12 : 554.70 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.12/554.70 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.12x = 554.70 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.12x = 145,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,350.81/402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.46

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