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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.53, 555.29 and 242.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.53, 555.29 and 242.93 is: 335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.53 : 555.29 = 242.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.53/555.29 = 242.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.53x = 555.29 × 242.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.53x = 134,892.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,892.61/402.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.12

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