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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.96, 555.97 and 255.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.96, 555.97 and 255.54 is: 352.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.96 : 555.97 = 255.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.96/555.97 = 255.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.96x = 555.97 × 255.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.96x = 142,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,072.57/402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.57

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