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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.95, 556.01 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.95, 556.01 and 245.50 is: 338.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.95 : 556.01 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.95/556.01 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.95x = 556.01 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.95x = 136,500.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,500.46/402.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.75

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