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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.59, 557.03 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.59, 557.03 and 246.23 is: 339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.59 : 557.03 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.59/557.03 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.59x = 557.03 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.59x = 137,153.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,153.48/403.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.83

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