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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.16, 555.90 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.16, 555.90 and 247.76 is: 341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.16 : 555.90 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.16/555.90 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.16x = 555.90 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.16x = 137,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,729.78/403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.63

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