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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.29, 600.98 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.29, 600.98 and 254.53 is: 381.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.29 : 600.98 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.29/600.98 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.29x = 600.98 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.29x = 152,963.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,963.16/401.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.18

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