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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.58, 555.64 and 255.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.58, 555.64 and 255.11 is: 352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.58 : 555.64 = 255.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.58/555.64 = 255.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.58x = 555.64 × 255.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.58x = 141,749.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,749.32/402.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.10

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