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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.14, 557.61 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.14, 557.61 and 246.80 is: 340.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.14 : 557.61 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.14/557.61 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.14x = 557.61 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.14x = 137,618.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,618.15/404.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.52

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