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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.75, 555.93 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.75, 555.93 and 255.60 is: 352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.75 : 555.93 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.75/555.93 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.75x = 555.93 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.75x = 142,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,095.71/402.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.81

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