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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.33, 556.60 and 245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.33, 556.60 and 245.96 is: 339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.33 : 556.60 = 245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.33/556.60 = 245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.33x = 556.60 × 245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.33x = 136,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,897.84/403.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.42

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