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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 553.77 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 553.77 and 246.06 is: 339.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 553.77 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/553.77 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 553.77 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 136,260.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,260.65/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.62

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