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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.24, 557.88 and 249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.24, 557.88 and 249 is: 343.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.24 : 557.88 = 249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.24/557.88 = 249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.24x = 557.88 × 249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.24x = 138,912.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,912.12/404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.64

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