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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.19, 554.56 and 254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.19, 554.56 and 254.59 is: 351.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.19 : 554.56 = 254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.19/554.56 = 254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.19x = 554.56 × 254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.19x = 141,185.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,185.43/402.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.04

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