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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.50, 563.76 and 253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.50, 563.76 and 253.34 is: 349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.50 : 563.76 = 253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.50/563.76 = 253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.50x = 563.76 × 253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.50x = 142,822.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,822.96/408.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.63

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