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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.65, 553.97 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.65, 553.97 and 252.16 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.65 : 553.97 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.65/553.97 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.65x = 553.97 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.65x = 139,688.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,688.32/401.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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