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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.93, 556.06 and 245.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.93, 556.06 and 245.53 is: 338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.93 : 556.06 = 245.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.93/556.06 = 245.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.93x = 556.06 × 245.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.93x = 136,530.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,530.19/402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.85

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