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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.58, 554.10 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.58, 554.10 and 254.22 is: 350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.58 : 554.10 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.58/554.10 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.58x = 554.10 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.58x = 140,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,863.30/401.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.77

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