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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.13, 556.35 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.13, 556.35 and 245.75 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.13 : 556.35 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.13/556.35 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.13x = 556.35 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.13x = 136,719.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,719.31/403.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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