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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.21, 554.94 and 254.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.21, 554.94 and 254.79 is: 351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.21 : 554.94 = 254.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.21/554.94 = 254.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.21x = 554.94 × 254.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.21x = 141,393.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,393.16/402.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.54

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