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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.60, 555.92 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.60, 555.92 and 255.48 is: 352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.60 : 555.92 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.60/555.92 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.60x = 555.92 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.60x = 142,026.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,026.44/402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.77

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