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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.97, 553.37 and 253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.97, 553.37 and 253.55 is: 349.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.97 : 553.37 = 253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.97/553.37 = 253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.97x = 553.37 × 253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.97x = 140,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,305.70/400.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.92

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