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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.06, 553.49 and 253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.06, 553.49 and 253.73 is: 350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.06 : 553.49 = 253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.06/553.49 = 253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.06x = 553.49 × 253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.06x = 140,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,437.02/401.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.16

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