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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.76, 556.97 and 246.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.76, 556.97 and 246.35 is: 339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.76 : 556.97 = 246.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.76/556.97 = 246.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.76x = 556.97 × 246.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.76x = 137,207.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,207.63/403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.83

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