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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.26, 553.58 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.26, 553.58 and 253.92 is: 350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.26 : 553.58 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.26/553.58 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.26x = 553.58 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.26x = 140,565.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,565.03/401.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.31

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