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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.26, 554.97 and 262.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.26, 554.97 and 262.55 is: 362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.26 : 554.97 = 262.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.26/554.97 = 262.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.26x = 554.97 × 262.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.26x = 145,707.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,707.37/402.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.22

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