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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.89, 555.93 and 255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.89, 555.93 and 255.47 is: 352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.89 : 555.93 = 255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.89/555.93 = 255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.89x = 555.93 × 255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.89x = 142,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,020.66/402.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.51

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