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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.98, 557.46 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.98, 557.46 and 248.70 is: 343.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.98 : 557.46 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.98/557.46 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.98x = 557.46 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.98x = 138,640.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,640.30/403.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.19

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