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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.77, 554.51 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.77, 554.51 and 254.48 is: 351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.77 : 554.51 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.77/554.51 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.77x = 554.51 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.77x = 141,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,111.70/401.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.23

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