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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.65, 553.16 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.65, 553.16 and 253.50 is: 349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.65 : 553.16 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.65/553.16 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.65x = 553.16 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.65x = 140,224.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,224.79/400.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.99

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