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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.21, 556.69 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.21, 556.69 and 254.04 is: 350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.21 : 556.69 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.21/556.69 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.21x = 556.69 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.21x = 141,418.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,418.21/403.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.73

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