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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.37, 555.06 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.37, 555.06 and 255.04 is: 351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.37 : 555.06 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.37/555.06 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.37x = 555.06 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.37x = 141,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,562.50/402.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.82

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