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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.44, 555.45 and 255.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.44, 555.45 and 255.27 is: 352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.44 : 555.45 = 255.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.44/555.45 = 255.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.44x = 555.45 × 255.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.44x = 141,789.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,789.72/402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.33

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