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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.75, 557.36 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.75, 557.36 and 254.51 is: 351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.75 : 557.36 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.75/557.36 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.75x = 557.36 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.75x = 141,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,852.68/403.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.34

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