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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.88, 555.95 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.88, 555.95 and 253.53 is: 349.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.88 : 555.95 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.88/555.95 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.88x = 555.95 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.88x = 140,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,950.00/402.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.86

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