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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.89, 557.54 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.89, 557.54 and 246.52 is: 340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.89 : 557.54 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.89/557.54 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.89x = 557.54 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.89x = 137,444.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,444.76/403.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.30

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