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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.36, 553.52 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.36, 553.52 and 254.04 is: 350.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.36 : 553.52 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.36/553.52 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.36x = 553.52 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.36x = 140,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,616.22/401.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.35

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