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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.87, 557.28 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.87, 557.28 and 246.54 is: 340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.87 : 557.28 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.87/557.28 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.87x = 557.28 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.87x = 137,391.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,391.81/403.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.19

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