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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.14, 556.38 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.14, 556.38 and 247.92 is: 342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.14 : 556.38 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.14/556.38 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.14x = 556.38 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.14x = 137,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,937.73/403.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.16

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