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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.96, 556.98 and 248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.96, 556.98 and 248.68 is: 342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.96 : 556.98 = 248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.96/556.98 = 248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.96x = 556.98 × 248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.96x = 138,509.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,509.79/403.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.88

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