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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.32, 552.32 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.32, 552.32 and 245.04 is: 338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.32 : 552.32 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.32/552.32 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.32x = 552.32 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.32x = 135,340.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,340.49/400.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.08

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