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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.97, 556.31 and 247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.97, 556.31 and 247.81 is: 342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.97 : 556.31 = 247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.97/556.31 = 247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.97x = 556.31 × 247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.97x = 137,859.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,859.18/402.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.11

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