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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.06, 554.70 and 254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.06, 554.70 and 254.46 is: 351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.06 : 554.70 = 254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.06/554.70 = 254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.06x = 554.70 × 254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.06x = 141,148.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,148.96/402.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.06

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