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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.43, 555.39 and 262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.43, 555.39 and 262.48 is: 362.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.43 : 555.39 = 262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.43/555.39 = 262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.43x = 555.39 × 262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.43x = 145,778.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,778.77/402.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.25

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