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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.03, 553.64 and 251.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.03, 553.64 and 251.81 is: 347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.03 : 553.64 = 251.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.03/553.64 = 251.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.03x = 553.64 × 251.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.03x = 139,408.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,408.69/401.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.63

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