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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.08, 555.96 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.08, 555.96 and 245.76 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.08 : 555.96 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.08/555.96 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.08x = 555.96 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.08x = 136,632.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,632.73/403.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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