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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.74, 555.90 and 262.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.74, 555.90 and 262.61 is: 362.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.74 : 555.90 = 262.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.74/555.90 = 262.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.74x = 555.90 × 262.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.74x = 145,980.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,980.81/402.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.47

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