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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.76, 556.08 and 255.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.76, 556.08 and 255.48 is: 352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.76 : 556.08 = 255.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.76/556.08 = 255.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.76x = 556.08 × 255.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.76x = 142,067.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,067.32/402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.73

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