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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.20, 553.72 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.20, 553.72 and 245.92 is: 339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.20 : 553.72 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.20/553.72 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.20x = 553.72 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.20x = 136,170.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,170.82/401.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.41

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