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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.34, 555.06 and 247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.34, 555.06 and 247 is: 340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.34 : 555.06 = 247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.34/555.06 = 247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.34x = 555.06 × 247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.34x = 137,099.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,099.82/402.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.76

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