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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.91, 553.32 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.91, 553.32 and 253.71 is: 350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.91 : 553.32 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.91/553.32 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.91x = 553.32 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.91x = 140,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,382.82/400.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.16

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