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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.81, 556.93 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.81, 556.93 and 254.36 is: 350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.81 : 556.93 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.81/556.93 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.81x = 556.93 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.81x = 141,660.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,660.71/403.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.81

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