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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.10, 553.35 and 251.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.10, 553.35 and 251.63 is: 347.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.10 : 553.35 = 251.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.10/553.35 = 251.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.10x = 553.35 × 251.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.10x = 139,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,238.20/401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.14

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