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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.16, 553.86 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.16, 553.86 and 253.86 is: 350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.16 : 553.86 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.16/553.86 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.16x = 553.86 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.16x = 140,602.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,602.90/401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.49

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