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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.60, 554.19 and 246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.60, 554.19 and 246.35 is: 339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.60 : 554.19 = 246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.60/554.19 = 246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.60x = 554.19 × 246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.60x = 136,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,524.71/401.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.95

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