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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.01, 556.02 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.01, 556.02 and 255.72 is: 352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.01 : 556.02 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.01/556.02 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.01x = 556.02 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.01x = 142,185.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,185.43/403.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.81

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