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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.10, 556.26 and 247.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.10, 556.26 and 247.85 is: 342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.10 : 556.26 = 247.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.10/556.26 = 247.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.10x = 556.26 × 247.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.10x = 137,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,869.04/403.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.02

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