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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.54, 555.24 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.54, 555.24 and 254.91 is: 351.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.54 : 555.24 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.54/555.24 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.54x = 555.24 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.54x = 141,536.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,536.23/402.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.61

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