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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.91, 555.64 and 262.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.91, 555.64 and 262.87 is: 362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.91 : 555.64 = 262.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.91/555.64 = 262.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.91x = 555.64 × 262.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.91x = 146,061.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,061.09/402.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.52

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