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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.77, 555.66 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.77, 555.66 and 255.35 is: 352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.77 : 555.66 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.77/555.66 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.77x = 555.66 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.77x = 141,889.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,889.17/402.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.28

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