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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.26, 555.01 and 254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.26, 555.01 and 254.82 is: 351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.26 : 555.01 = 254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.26/555.01 = 254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.26x = 555.01 × 254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.26x = 141,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,427.65/402.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.58

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