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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.50, 553.94 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.50, 553.94 and 254.12 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.50 : 553.94 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.50/553.94 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.50x = 553.94 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.50x = 140,764.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,764.15/401.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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