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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.68, 552.87 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.68, 552.87 and 253.32 is: 349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.68 : 552.87 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.68/552.87 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.68x = 552.87 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.68x = 140,053.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,053.03/400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.54

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