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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.53, 556.68 and 246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.53, 556.68 and 246.03 is: 339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.53 : 556.68 = 246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.53/556.68 = 246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.53x = 556.68 × 246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.53x = 136,962.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,962.99/403.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.42

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