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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.50, 555.72 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.50, 555.72 and 247.52 is: 341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.50 : 555.72 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.50/555.72 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.50x = 555.72 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.50x = 137,551.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,551.81/402.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.74

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