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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.57, 555.45 and 255.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.57, 555.45 and 255.15 is: 352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.57 : 555.45 = 255.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.57/555.45 = 255.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.57x = 555.45 × 255.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.57x = 141,723.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,723.07/402.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.05

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