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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.26, 557.65 and 246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.26, 557.65 and 246.93 is: 340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.26 : 557.65 = 246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.26/557.65 = 246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.26x = 557.65 × 246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.26x = 137,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,698.73/404.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.62

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