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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.32, 555.32 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.32, 555.32 and 255.04 is: 352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.32 : 555.32 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.32/555.32 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.32x = 555.32 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.32x = 141,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,628.81/402.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.03

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