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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.85, 554.63 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.85, 554.63 and 254.54 is: 351.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.85 : 554.63 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.85/554.63 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.85x = 554.63 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.85x = 141,175.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,175.63/401.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.31

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