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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.40, 552.23 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.40, 552.23 and 253.08 is: 349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.40 : 552.23 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.40/552.23 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.40x = 552.23 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.40x = 139,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,759.48/400.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.05

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