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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.12, 553.64 and 253.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.12, 553.64 and 253.95 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.12 : 553.64 = 253.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.12/553.64 = 253.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.12x = 553.64 × 253.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.12x = 140,595.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,595.61/401.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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