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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.14, 557.49 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.14, 557.49 and 246.72 is: 340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.14 : 557.49 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.14/557.49 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.14x = 557.49 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.14x = 137,543.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,543.93/404.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.34

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