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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.89, 554.88 and 252.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.89, 554.88 and 252.57 is: 348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.89 : 554.88 = 252.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.89/554.88 = 252.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.89x = 554.88 × 252.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.89x = 140,146.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,146.04/401.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.72

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