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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.88, 554.36 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.88, 554.36 and 254.24 is: 350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.88 : 554.36 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.88/554.36 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.88x = 554.36 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.88x = 140,940.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,940.49/401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.70

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