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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 553.55 and 253.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 553.55 and 253.71 is: 350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 553.55 = 253.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/553.55 = 253.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 553.55 × 253.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 140,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,439.90/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.03

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