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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.52, 555.53 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.52, 555.53 and 255.24 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.52 : 555.53 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.52/555.53 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.52x = 555.53 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.52x = 141,793.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,793.48/402.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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