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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.81, 552.99 and 253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.81, 552.99 and 253.49 is: 349.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.81 : 552.99 = 253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.81/552.99 = 253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.81x = 552.99 × 253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.81x = 140,174.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,174.67/400.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.73

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