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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.93, 553.37 and 253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.93, 553.37 and 253.76 is: 350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.93 : 553.37 = 253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.93/553.37 = 253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.93x = 553.37 × 253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.93x = 140,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,423.17/400.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.24

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