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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.55, 599.96 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.55, 599.96 and 254.14 is: 380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.55 : 599.96 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.55/599.96 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.55x = 599.96 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.55x = 152,471.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,471.54/400.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.66

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