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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.16, 553.40 and 253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.16, 553.40 and 253.74 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.16 : 553.40 = 253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.16/553.40 = 253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.16x = 553.40 × 253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.16x = 140,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,419.72/401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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