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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.96, 563.88 and 253.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.96, 563.88 and 253.68 is: 349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.96 : 563.88 = 253.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.96/563.88 = 253.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.96x = 563.88 × 253.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.96x = 143,045.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,045.08/408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.78

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