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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.93, 555.66 and 245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.93, 555.66 and 245.59 is: 338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.93 : 555.66 = 245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.93/555.66 = 245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.93x = 555.66 × 245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.93x = 136,463.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,463.15/402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.68

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