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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.44, 553.60 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.44, 553.60 and 253.80 is: 350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.44 : 553.60 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.44/553.60 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.44x = 553.60 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.44x = 140,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,503.68/401.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.00

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