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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.03, 553.49 and 253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.03, 553.49 and 253.55 is: 349.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.03 : 553.49 = 253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.03/553.49 = 253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.03x = 553.49 × 253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.03x = 140,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,333.35/401.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.94

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