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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.31, 554.97 and 254.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.31, 554.97 and 254.89 is: 351.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.31 : 554.97 = 254.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.31/554.97 = 254.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.31x = 554.97 × 254.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.31x = 141,456.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,456.30/402.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.61

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