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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.79, 555.65 and 255.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.79, 555.65 and 255.19 is: 352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.79 : 555.65 = 255.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.79/555.65 = 255.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.79x = 555.65 × 255.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.79x = 141,794.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,794.67/402.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.03

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