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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.54, 599.55 and 253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.54, 599.55 and 253.78 is: 379.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.54 : 599.55 = 253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.54/599.55 = 253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.54x = 599.55 × 253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.54x = 152,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,153.80/400.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.87

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