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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.56, 553.99 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.56, 553.99 and 246.40 is: 339.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.56 : 553.99 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.56/553.99 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.56x = 553.99 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.56x = 136,503.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,503.14/401.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.93

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