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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.10, 556.55 and 253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.10, 556.55 and 253.79 is: 350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.10 : 556.55 = 253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.10/556.55 = 253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.10x = 556.55 × 253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.10x = 141,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,244.68/403.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.40

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