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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.63, 555.49 and 245.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.63, 555.49 and 245.33 is: 338.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.63 : 555.49 = 245.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.63/555.49 = 245.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.63x = 555.49 × 245.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.63x = 136,275.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,275.58/402.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.46

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