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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.95, 554.88 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.95, 554.88 and 254.53 is: 351.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.95 : 554.88 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.95/554.88 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.95x = 554.88 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.95x = 141,233.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,233.61/401.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.37

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