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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.34, 555.57 and 255.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.34, 555.57 and 255.23 is: 352.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.34 : 555.57 = 255.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.34/555.57 = 255.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.34x = 555.57 × 255.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.34x = 141,799.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,799.52/402.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.44

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