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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.91, 601.16 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.91, 601.16 and 254.61 is: 381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.91 : 601.16 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.91/601.16 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.91x = 601.16 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.91x = 153,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,060.07/400.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.79

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