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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 553.26 and 245.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 553.26 and 245.64 is: 339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 553.26 = 245.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/553.26 = 245.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 553.26 × 245.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 135,902.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,902.79/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.03

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