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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.37, 553.68 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.37, 553.68 and 254.04 is: 350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.37 : 553.68 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.37/553.68 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.37x = 553.68 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.37x = 140,656.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,656.87/401.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.44

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