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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.38, 553.90 and 246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.38, 553.90 and 246.13 is: 339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.38 : 553.90 = 246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.38/553.90 = 246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.38x = 553.90 × 246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.38x = 136,331.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,331.41/401.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.66

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