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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.21, 553.56 and 253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.21, 553.56 and 253.79 is: 350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.21 : 553.56 = 253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.21/553.56 = 253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.21x = 553.56 × 253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.21x = 140,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,487.99/401.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.16

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