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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.13, 555.03 and 254.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.13, 555.03 and 254.95 is: 351.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.13 : 555.03 = 254.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.13/555.03 = 254.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.13x = 555.03 × 254.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.13x = 141,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,504.90/402.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.89

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