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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.37, 552.69 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.37, 552.69 and 253.08 is: 349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.37 : 552.69 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.37/552.69 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.37x = 552.69 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.37x = 139,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,874.79/400.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.37

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