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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.08, 554.72 and 254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.08, 554.72 and 254.57 is: 351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.08 : 554.72 = 254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.08/554.72 = 254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.08x = 554.72 × 254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.08x = 141,211.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,211.02/402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.21

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