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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.73, 555.73 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.73, 555.73 and 255.44 is: 352.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.73 : 555.73 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.73/555.73 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.73x = 555.73 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.73x = 141,956.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,956.42/402.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.49

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