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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.36, 554.04 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.36, 554.04 and 254.21 is: 350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.36 : 554.04 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.36/554.04 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.36x = 554.04 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.36x = 140,839.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,839.74/401.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.91

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