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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.40, 554.12 and 254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.40, 554.12 and 254.20 is: 350.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.40 : 554.12 = 254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.40/554.12 = 254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.40x = 554.12 × 254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.40x = 140,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,857.30/401.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.92

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