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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.32, 556.62 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.32, 556.62 and 245.92 is: 339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.32 : 556.62 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.32/556.62 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.32x = 556.62 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.32x = 136,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,882.60/403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.39

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