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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.66, 555.92 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.66, 555.92 and 255.50 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.66 : 555.92 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.66/555.92 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.66x = 555.92 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.66x = 142,037.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,037.56/402.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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