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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.93, 557.49 and 246.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.93, 557.49 and 246.66 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.93 : 557.49 = 246.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.93/557.49 = 246.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.93x = 557.49 × 246.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.93x = 137,506.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,506.77/403.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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