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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.60, 552.82 and 245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.60, 552.82 and 245.35 is: 338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.60 : 552.82 = 245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.60/552.82 = 245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.60x = 552.82 × 245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.60x = 135,633.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,633.16/400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.58

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