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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.40, 552.88 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.40, 552.88 and 253.20 is: 349.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.40 : 552.88 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.40/552.88 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.40x = 552.88 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.40x = 139,989.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,989.22/400.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.62

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