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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.99, 556.11 and 255.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.99, 556.11 and 255.71 is: 352.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.99 : 556.11 = 255.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.99/556.11 = 255.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.99x = 556.11 × 255.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.99x = 142,200.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,200.11/402.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.86

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