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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.60, 555.04 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.60, 555.04 and 255.16 is: 351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.60 : 555.04 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.60/555.04 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.60x = 555.04 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.60x = 141,624.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,624.01/402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.77

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