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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.53, 599.85 and 253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.53, 599.85 and 253.77 is: 380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.53 : 599.85 = 253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.53/599.85 = 253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.53x = 599.85 × 253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.53x = 152,226.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,226.07/400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.06

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