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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.20, 555.98 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.20, 555.98 and 255.60 is: 352.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.20 : 555.98 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.20/555.98 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.20x = 555.98 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.20x = 142,108.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,108.49/403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.45

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