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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.52, 556.90 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.52, 556.90 and 246.24 is: 339.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.52 : 556.90 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.52/556.90 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.52x = 556.90 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.52x = 137,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,131.06/403.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.84

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