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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.26, 556.58 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.26, 556.58 and 245.94 is: 339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.26 : 556.58 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.26/556.58 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.26x = 556.58 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.26x = 136,885.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,885.29/403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.45

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