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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.54, 553.86 and 253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.54, 553.86 and 253.91 is: 350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.54 : 553.86 = 253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.54/553.86 = 253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.54x = 553.86 × 253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.54x = 140,631.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,631.98/401.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.24

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