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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.84, 553.20 and 253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.84, 553.20 and 253.49 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.84 : 553.20 = 253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.84/553.20 = 253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.84x = 553.20 × 253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.84x = 140,226.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,226.95/400.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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