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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.93, 556.20 and 255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.93, 556.20 and 255.69 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.93 : 556.20 = 255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.93/556.20 = 255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.93x = 556.20 × 255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.93x = 142,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,214.78/402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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