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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.54, 603.33 and 265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.54, 603.33 and 265.56 is: 398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.54 : 603.33 = 265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.54/603.33 = 265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.54x = 603.33 × 265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.54x = 160,220.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,220.31/402.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.02

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