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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.30, 554.08 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.30, 554.08 and 251.97 is: 347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.30 : 554.08 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.30/554.08 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.30x = 554.08 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.30x = 139,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,612.29/401.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.90

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