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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.48, 555.60 and 264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.48, 555.60 and 264.48 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.48 : 555.60 = 264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.48/555.60 = 264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.48x = 555.60 × 264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.48x = 146,945.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,945.09/402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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