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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.40, 563.56 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.40, 563.56 and 253.12 is: 349.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.40 : 563.56 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.40/563.56 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.40x = 563.56 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.40x = 142,648.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,648.31/408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.29

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