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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.38, 554 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.38, 554 and 254.09 is: 350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.38 : 554 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.38/554 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.38x = 554 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.38x = 140,765.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,765.86/401.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.70

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