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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.50, 555.23 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.50, 555.23 and 254.88 is: 351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.50 : 555.23 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.50/555.23 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.50x = 555.23 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.50x = 141,515.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,515.75/402.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.60

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