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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.24, 563.49 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.24, 563.49 and 253.26 is: 349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.24 : 563.49 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.24/563.49 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.24x = 563.49 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.24x = 142,709.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,709.48/408.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.57

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