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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.54, 556.72 and 246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.54, 556.72 and 246.14 is: 339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.54 : 556.72 = 246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.54/556.72 = 246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.54x = 556.72 × 246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.54x = 137,031.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,031.06/403.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.57

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