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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.08, 553 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.08, 553 and 253.48 is: 349.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.08 : 553 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.08/553 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.08x = 553 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.08x = 140,174.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,174.44/401.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.49

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