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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.59, 552.56 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.59, 552.56 and 253.17 is: 349.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.59 : 552.56 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.59/552.56 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.59x = 552.56 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.59x = 139,890.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,890.35/400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.21

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