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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.19, 557.64 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.19, 557.64 and 246.76 is: 340.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.19 : 557.64 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.19/557.64 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.19x = 557.64 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.19x = 137,604.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,604.25/404.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.45

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