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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.34, 553.83 and 245.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.34, 553.83 and 245.82 is: 339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.34 : 553.83 = 245.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.34/553.83 = 245.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.34x = 553.83 × 245.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.34x = 136,142.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,142.49/401.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.22

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