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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.62, 552.87 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.62, 552.87 and 245.34 is: 338.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.62 : 552.87 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.62/552.87 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.62x = 552.87 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.62x = 135,641.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,641.13/400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.58

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