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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.76, 557 and 248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.76, 557 and 248.56 is: 342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.76 : 557 = 248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.76/557 = 248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.76x = 557 × 248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.76x = 138,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,447.92/403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.90

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