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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.63, 554.25 and 246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.63, 554.25 and 246.38 is: 340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.63 : 554.25 = 246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.63/554.25 = 246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.63x = 554.25 × 246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.63x = 136,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,556.12/401.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.00

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