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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.61, 554.19 and 246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.61, 554.19 and 246.36 is: 339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.61 : 554.19 = 246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.61/554.19 = 246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.61x = 554.19 × 246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.61x = 136,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,530.25/401.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.96

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