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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.94, 552.92 and 253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.94, 552.92 and 253.31 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.94 : 552.92 = 253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.94/552.92 = 253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.94x = 552.92 × 253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.94x = 140,056.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,056.13/400.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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