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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.41, 552.84 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.41, 552.84 and 245.25 is: 338.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.41 : 552.84 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.41/552.84 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.41x = 552.84 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.41x = 135,584.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,584.01/400.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.61

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