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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.37, 553.98 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.37, 553.98 and 254.20 is: 350.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.37 : 553.98 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.37/553.98 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.37x = 553.98 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.37x = 140,821.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,821.72/401.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.85

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