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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400, 599.08 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400, 599.08 and 253.28 is: 379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400 : 599.08 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400/599.08 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400x = 599.08 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400x = 151,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,734.98/400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.34

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