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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.10, 553.51 and 253.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.10, 553.51 and 253.81 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.10 : 553.51 = 253.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.10/553.51 = 253.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.10x = 553.51 × 253.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.10x = 140,486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,486.37/401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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