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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.34, 553.68 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.34, 553.68 and 259.44 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.34 : 553.68 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.34/553.68 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.34x = 553.68 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.34x = 143,646.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,646.74/401.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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