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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.52, 563.78 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.52, 563.78 and 253.28 is: 349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.52 : 563.78 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.52/563.78 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.52x = 563.78 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.52x = 142,794.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,794.20/408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.54

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