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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.50, 555.12 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.50, 555.12 and 255.08 is: 351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.50 : 555.12 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.50/555.12 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.50x = 555.12 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.50x = 141,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,601.40/402.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.80

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