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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.72, 555.72 and 255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.72, 555.72 and 255.40 is: 352.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.72 : 555.72 = 255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.72/555.72 = 255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.72x = 555.72 × 255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.72x = 141,930.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,930.89/402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.43

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