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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.34, 553.55 and 253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.34, 553.55 and 253.83 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.34 : 553.55 = 253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.34/553.55 = 253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.34x = 553.55 × 253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.34x = 140,509.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,509.93/401.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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