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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.40, 554.19 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.40, 554.19 and 254.25 is: 351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.40 : 554.19 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.40/554.19 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.40x = 554.19 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.40x = 140,902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,902.81/401.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.03

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