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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.49, 555.27 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.49, 555.27 and 245.07 is: 338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.49 : 555.27 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.49/555.27 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.49x = 555.27 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.49x = 136,080.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,080.02/402.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.10

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