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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.66, 554.33 and 252.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.66, 554.33 and 252.31 is: 348.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.66 : 554.33 = 252.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.66/554.33 = 252.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.66x = 554.33 × 252.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.66x = 139,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,861.30/401.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.21

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