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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.16, 557.28 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.16, 557.28 and 248.76 is: 343.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.16 : 557.28 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.16/557.28 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.16x = 557.28 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.16x = 138,628.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,628.97/404.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.01

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