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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.02, 563.82 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.02, 563.82 and 253.50 is: 349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.02 : 563.82 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.02/563.82 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.02x = 563.82 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.02x = 142,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,928.37/409.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.44

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