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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.47, 555.44 and 255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.47, 555.44 and 255.05 is: 351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.47 : 555.44 = 255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.47/555.44 = 255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.47x = 555.44 × 255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.47x = 141,663.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,663.70/402.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.99

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