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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.72, 557.09 and 246.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.72, 557.09 and 246.43 is: 340.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.72 : 557.09 = 246.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.72/557.09 = 246.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.72x = 557.09 × 246.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.72x = 137,279.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,279.67/403.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.04

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