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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.60, 555.84 and 253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.60, 555.84 and 253.38 is: 349.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.60 : 555.84 = 253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.60/555.84 = 253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.60x = 555.84 × 253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.60x = 140,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,838.74/402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.82

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