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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.77, 553.07 and 253.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.77, 553.07 and 253.47 is: 349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.77 : 553.07 = 253.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.77/553.07 = 253.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.77x = 553.07 × 253.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.77x = 140,185.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,185.39/400.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.79

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