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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.59, 555.18 and 262.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.59, 555.18 and 262.83 is: 362.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.59 : 555.18 = 262.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.59/555.18 = 262.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.59x = 555.18 × 262.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.59x = 145,915.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,915.93/402.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.45

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