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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.32, 554.09 and 252.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.32, 554.09 and 252.01 is: 347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.32 : 554.09 = 252.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.32/554.09 = 252.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.32x = 554.09 × 252.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.32x = 139,633.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,633.95/401.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.94

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