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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.28, 554.88 and 262.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.28, 554.88 and 262.35 is: 361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.28 : 554.88 = 262.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.28/554.88 = 262.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.28x = 554.88 × 262.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.28x = 145,572.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,572.77/402.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.87

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