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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.94, 555.67 and 255.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.94, 555.67 and 255.31 is: 352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.94 : 555.67 = 255.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.94/555.67 = 255.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.94x = 555.67 × 255.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.94x = 141,868.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,868.11/402.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.08

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