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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.58, 554.55 and 254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.58, 554.55 and 254.49 is: 351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.58 : 554.55 = 254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.58/554.55 = 254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.58x = 554.55 × 254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.58x = 141,127.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,127.43/401.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.43

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