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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.57, 555.39 and 234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.57, 555.39 and 234.51 is: 323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.57 : 555.39 = 234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.57/555.39 = 234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.57x = 555.39 × 234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.57x = 130,244.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,244.51/402.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.53

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