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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.21, 557.79 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.21, 557.79 and 246.98 is: 340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.21 : 557.79 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.21/557.79 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.21x = 557.79 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.21x = 137,762.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,762.97/404.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.82

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