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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.38, 555.46 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.38, 555.46 and 255.24 is: 352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.38 : 555.46 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.38/555.46 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.38x = 555.46 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.38x = 141,775.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,775.61/402.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.34

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