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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.42, 553.86 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.42, 553.86 and 254.22 is: 350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.42 : 553.86 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.42/553.86 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.42x = 553.86 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.42x = 140,802.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,802.29/401.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.76

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