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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.29, 555.12 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.29, 555.12 and 254.97 is: 351.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.29 : 555.12 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.29/555.12 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.29x = 555.12 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.29x = 141,538.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,538.95/402.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.83

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