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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.40, 555.56 and 262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.40, 555.56 and 262.76 is: 362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.40 : 555.56 = 262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.40/555.56 = 262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.40x = 555.56 × 262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.40x = 145,978.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,978.95/402.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.77

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