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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.36, 553.64 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.36, 553.64 and 246 is: 339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.36 : 553.64 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.36/553.64 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.36x = 553.64 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.36x = 136,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,195.44/401.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.33

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