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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.81, 554.66 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.81, 554.66 and 254.42 is: 351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.81 : 554.66 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.81/554.66 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.81x = 554.66 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.81x = 141,112.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,112.55/401.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.20

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