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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.81, 554.04 and 254.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.81, 554.04 and 254.25 is: 350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.81 : 554.04 = 254.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.81/554.04 = 254.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.81x = 554.04 × 254.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.81x = 140,864.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,864.67/401.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.58

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