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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.36, 555.06 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.36, 555.06 and 262.59 is: 362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.36 : 555.06 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.36/555.06 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.36x = 555.06 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.36x = 145,753.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,753.21/402.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.25

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