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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.41, 554.96 and 262.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.41, 554.96 and 262.49 is: 361.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.41 : 554.96 = 262.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.41/554.96 = 262.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.41x = 554.96 × 262.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.41x = 145,669.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,669.33/402.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.99

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