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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.75, 556.02 and 255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.75, 556.02 and 255.69 is: 353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.75 : 556.02 = 255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.75/556.02 = 255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.75x = 556.02 × 255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.75x = 142,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,168.75/402.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.00

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