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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.54, 553.96 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.54, 553.96 and 254.12 is: 350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.54 : 553.96 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.54/553.96 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.54x = 553.96 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.54x = 140,772.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,772.32/401.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.58

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