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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.40, 553.61 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.40, 553.61 and 254.08 is: 350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.40 : 553.61 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.40/553.61 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.40x = 553.61 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.40x = 140,661.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,661.23/401.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.43

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