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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.72, 555.96 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.72, 555.96 and 247.56 is: 341.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.72 : 555.96 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.72/555.96 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.72x = 555.96 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.72x = 137,633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,633.46/402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.76

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