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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.17, 553.83 and 253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.17, 553.83 and 253.84 is: 350.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.17 : 553.83 = 253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.17/553.83 = 253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.17x = 553.83 × 253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.17x = 140,584.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,584.21/401.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.44

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