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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.19, 553.17 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.19, 553.17 and 253.59 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.19 : 553.17 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.19/553.17 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.19x = 553.17 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.19x = 140,278.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,278.38/401.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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