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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.25, 557.78 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.25, 557.78 and 246.84 is: 340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.25 : 557.78 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.25/557.78 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.25x = 557.78 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.25x = 137,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,681.18/404.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.58

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