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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.94, 601.25 and 254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.94, 601.25 and 254.78 is: 382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.94 : 601.25 = 254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.94/601.25 = 254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.94x = 601.25 × 254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.94x = 153,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,186.48/400.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.07

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