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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.16, 555.06 and 254.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.16, 555.06 and 254.72 is: 351.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.16 : 555.06 = 254.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.16/555.06 = 254.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.16x = 555.06 × 254.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.16x = 141,384.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,384.88/402.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.56

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