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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.99, 555.96 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.99, 555.96 and 245.57 is: 338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.99 : 555.96 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.99/555.96 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.99x = 555.96 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.99x = 136,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,527.10/402.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.79

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