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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 555.84 and 255.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 555.84 and 255.51 is: 352.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 555.84 = 255.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/555.84 = 255.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 555.84 × 255.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 142,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,022.68/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.55

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