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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.18, 557.61 and 248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.18, 557.61 and 248.66 is: 343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.18 : 557.61 = 248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.18/557.61 = 248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.18x = 557.61 × 248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.18x = 138,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,655.30/404.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.05

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