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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401, 553.65 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401, 553.65 and 246.02 is: 339.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401 : 553.65 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401/553.65 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401x = 553.65 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401x = 136,208.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,208.97/401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.67

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