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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.66, 599.61 and 254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.66, 599.61 and 254.50 is: 380.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.66 : 599.61 = 254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.66/599.61 = 254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.66x = 599.61 × 254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.66x = 152,600.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,600.75/400.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.87

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