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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.34, 554.79 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.34, 554.79 and 262.20 is: 361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.34 : 554.79 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.34/554.79 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.34x = 554.79 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.34x = 145,465.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,465.94/402.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.55

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