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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.73, 557.13 and 254.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.73, 557.13 and 254.31 is: 350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.73 : 557.13 = 254.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.73/557.13 = 254.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.73x = 557.13 × 254.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.73x = 141,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,685.87/403.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.94

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