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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.07, 553.48 and 251.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.07, 553.48 and 251.78 is: 347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.07 : 553.48 = 251.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.07/553.48 = 251.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.07x = 553.48 × 251.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.07x = 139,351.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,351.80/401.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.45

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