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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.65, 552.58 and 253.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.65, 552.58 and 253.33 is: 349.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.65 : 552.58 = 253.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.65/552.58 = 253.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.65x = 552.58 × 253.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.65x = 139,985.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,985.09/400.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.39

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