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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.10, 555.98 and 253.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.10, 555.98 and 253.58 is: 349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.10 : 555.98 = 253.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.10/555.98 = 253.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.10x = 555.98 × 253.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.10x = 140,986.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,986.36/403.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.75

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