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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.72, 553.16 and 245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.72, 553.16 and 245.52 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.72 : 553.16 = 245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.72/553.16 = 245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.72x = 553.16 × 245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.72x = 135,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,811.84/400.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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