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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.52, 554.29 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.52, 554.29 and 254.36 is: 351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.52 : 554.29 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.52/554.29 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.52x = 554.29 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.52x = 140,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,985.16/401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.13

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