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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.78, 554.46 and 246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.78, 554.46 and 246.50 is: 340.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.78 : 554.46 = 246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.78/554.46 = 246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.78x = 554.46 × 246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.78x = 136,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,674.39/401.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.17

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