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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.05, 556.28 and 253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.05, 556.28 and 253.78 is: 350.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.05 : 556.28 = 253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.05/556.28 = 253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.05x = 556.28 × 253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.05x = 141,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,170.08/403.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.25

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