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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.78, 554.15 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.78, 554.15 and 254.39 is: 350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.78 : 554.15 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.78/554.15 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.78x = 554.15 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.78x = 140,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,966.18/401.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.86

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