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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.06, 553.38 and 253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.06, 553.38 and 253.52 is: 349.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.06 : 553.38 = 253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.06/553.38 = 253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.06x = 553.38 × 253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.06x = 140,292.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,292.90/401.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.81

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