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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.29, 557.79 and 246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.29, 557.79 and 246.87 is: 340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.29 : 557.79 = 246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.29/557.79 = 246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.29x = 557.79 × 246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.29x = 137,701.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,701.62/404.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.60

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