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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.76, 553.32 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.76, 553.32 and 253.48 is: 349.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.76 : 553.32 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.76/553.32 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.76x = 553.32 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.76x = 140,255.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,255.55/400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.97

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