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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.02, 553.46 and 253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.02, 553.46 and 253.70 is: 350.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.02 : 553.46 = 253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.02/553.46 = 253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.02x = 553.46 × 253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.02x = 140,412.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,412.80/401.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.14

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