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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.56, 553.94 and 253.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.56, 553.94 and 253.94 is: 350.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.56 : 553.94 = 253.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.56/553.94 = 253.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.56x = 553.94 × 253.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.56x = 140,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,664.44/401.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.30

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