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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.46, 555.54 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.46, 555.54 and 255.20 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.46 : 555.54 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.46/555.54 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.46x = 555.54 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.46x = 141,771.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,771.03/402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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