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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.50, 555.36 and 245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.50, 555.36 and 245.27 is: 338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.50 : 555.36 = 245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.50/555.36 = 245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.50x = 555.36 × 245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.50x = 136,210.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,210.37/402.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.42

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