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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.64, 554.18 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.64, 554.18 and 246.12 is: 339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.64 : 554.18 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.64/554.18 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.64x = 554.18 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.64x = 136,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,394.78/401.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.59

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