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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.80, 553.86 and 246.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.80, 553.86 and 246.28 is: 339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.80 : 553.86 = 246.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.80/553.86 = 246.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.80x = 553.86 × 246.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.80x = 136,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,404.64/401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.48

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