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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.59, 555.14 and 262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.59, 555.14 and 262.45 is: 361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.59 : 555.14 = 262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.59/555.14 = 262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.59x = 555.14 × 262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.59x = 145,696.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,696.49/402.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.90

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