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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.47, 554.20 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.47, 554.20 and 246.27 is: 339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.47 : 554.20 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.47/554.20 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.47x = 554.20 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.47x = 136,482.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,482.83/401.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.96

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