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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.99, 553.32 and 253.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.99, 553.32 and 253.69 is: 350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.99 : 553.32 = 253.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.99/553.32 = 253.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.99x = 553.32 × 253.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.99x = 140,371.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,371.75/400.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.06

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