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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.49, 552.52 and 245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.49, 552.52 and 245.33 is: 338.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.49 : 552.52 = 245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.49/552.52 = 245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.49x = 552.52 × 245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.49x = 135,549.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,549.73/400.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.46

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