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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.24, 552.27 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.24, 552.27 and 253.08 is: 349.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.24 : 552.27 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.24/552.27 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.24x = 552.27 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.24x = 139,768.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,768.49/400.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.21

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