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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.08, 552.99 and 253.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.08, 552.99 and 253.66 is: 349.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.08 : 552.99 = 253.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.08/552.99 = 253.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.08x = 552.99 × 253.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.08x = 140,271.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,271.44/401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.73

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