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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.12, 554.94 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.12, 554.94 and 262.32 is: 362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.12 : 554.94 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.12/554.94 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.12x = 554.94 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.12x = 145,571.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,571.86/402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.01

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