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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.02, 554.88 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.02, 554.88 and 254.54 is: 351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.02 : 554.88 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.02/554.88 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.02x = 554.88 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.02x = 141,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,239.16/402.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.32

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