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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.41, 600.60 and 254.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.41, 600.60 and 254.31 is: 381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.41 : 600.60 = 254.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.41/600.60 = 254.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.41x = 600.60 × 254.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.41x = 152,737.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,737.29/400.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.45

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