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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.72, 554.28 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.72, 554.28 and 254.27 is: 350.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.72 : 554.28 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.72/554.28 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.72x = 554.28 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.72x = 140,934.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,934.00/401.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.83

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