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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.54, 555.60 and 255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.54, 555.60 and 255.12 is: 352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.54 : 555.60 = 255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.54/555.60 = 255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.54x = 555.60 × 255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.54x = 141,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,744.67/402.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.13

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