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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.84, 554.58 and 254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.84, 554.58 and 254.49 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.84 : 554.58 = 254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.84/554.58 = 254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.84x = 554.58 × 254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.84x = 141,135.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,135.06/401.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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