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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.44, 556.64 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.44, 556.64 and 254.08 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.44 : 556.64 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.44/556.64 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.44x = 556.64 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.44x = 141,431.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,431.09/403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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