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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.26, 553.78 and 246.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.26, 553.78 and 246.10 is: 339.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.26 : 553.78 = 246.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.26/553.78 = 246.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.26x = 553.78 × 246.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.26x = 136,285.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,285.26/401.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.64

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