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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.76, 552.94 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.76, 552.94 and 253.32 is: 349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.76 : 552.94 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.76/552.94 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.76x = 552.94 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.76x = 140,070.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,070.76/400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.51

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