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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.68, 555.54 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.68, 555.54 and 247.52 is: 341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.68 : 555.54 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.68/555.54 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.68x = 555.54 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.68x = 137,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,507.26/402.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.48

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