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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.17, 556.23 and 245.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.17, 556.23 and 245.76 is: 339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.17 : 556.23 = 245.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.17/556.23 = 245.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.17x = 556.23 × 245.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.17x = 136,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,699.08/403.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.06

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