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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.66, 554.16 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.66, 554.16 and 254.24 is: 350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.66 : 554.16 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.66/554.16 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.66x = 554.16 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.66x = 140,889.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,889.64/401.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.77

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