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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.52, 555.14 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.52, 555.14 and 247.32 is: 341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.52 : 555.14 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.52/555.14 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.52x = 555.14 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.52x = 137,297.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,297.22/402.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.09

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