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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.99, 553.58 and 251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.99, 553.58 and 251.66 is: 347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.99 : 553.58 = 251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.99/553.58 = 251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.99x = 553.58 × 251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.99x = 139,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,313.94/400.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.42

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