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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.32, 553.85 and 253.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.32, 553.85 and 253.90 is: 350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.32 : 553.85 = 253.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.32/553.85 = 253.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.32x = 553.85 × 253.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.32x = 140,622.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,622.52/401.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.40

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