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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.33, 554.72 and 262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.33, 554.72 and 262.25 is: 361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.33 : 554.72 = 262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.33/554.72 = 262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.33x = 554.72 × 262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.33x = 145,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,471.24/402.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.57

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