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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.60, 552.63 and 253.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.60, 552.63 and 253.27 is: 349.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.60 : 552.63 = 253.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.60/552.63 = 253.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.60x = 552.63 × 253.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.60x = 139,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,964.60/400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.39

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