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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.52, 554.24 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.52, 554.24 and 246.28 is: 339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.52 : 554.24 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.52/554.24 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.52x = 554.24 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.52x = 136,498.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,498.23/401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.95

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