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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.78, 553.08 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.78, 553.08 and 245.50 is: 338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 553.08 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/553.08 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 553.08 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 135,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,781.14/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.79

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