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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.39, 553.73 and 253.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.39, 553.73 and 253.99 is: 350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.39 : 553.73 = 253.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.39/553.73 = 253.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.39x = 553.73 × 253.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.39x = 140,641.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,641.13/401.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.39

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