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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.60, 555.57 and 247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.60, 555.57 and 247.35 is: 341.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.60 : 555.57 = 247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.60/555.57 = 247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.60x = 555.57 × 247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.60x = 137,420.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,420.24/402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.33

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