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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.42, 554.21 and 259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.42, 554.21 and 259.70 is: 358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.42 : 554.21 = 259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.42/554.21 = 259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.42x = 554.21 × 259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.42x = 143,924.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,924.27/401.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.54

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