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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.18, 554.94 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.18, 554.94 and 262.26 is: 361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.18 : 554.94 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.18/554.94 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.18x = 554.94 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.18x = 145,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,538.56/402.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.87

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