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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.26, 556.30 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.26, 556.30 and 254.07 is: 350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.26 : 556.30 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.26/556.30 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.26x = 556.30 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.26x = 141,339.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,339.14/403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.49

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