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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.35, 555.52 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.35, 555.52 and 253.04 is: 349.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.35 : 555.52 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.35/555.52 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.35x = 555.52 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.35x = 140,565.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,565.37/402.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.37

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