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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.88, 555.52 and 255.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.88, 555.52 and 255.40 is: 352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.88 : 555.52 = 255.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.88/555.52 = 255.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.88x = 555.52 × 255.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.88x = 141,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,879.81/402.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.16

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