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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.64, 553.82 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.64, 553.82 and 254.10 is: 350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.64 : 553.82 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.64/553.82 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.64x = 553.82 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.64x = 140,725.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,725.66/401.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.38

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