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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.64, 554.13 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.64, 554.13 and 254.22 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.64 : 554.13 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.64/554.13 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.64x = 554.13 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.64x = 140,870.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,870.93/401.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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