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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.39, 558.11 and 247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.39, 558.11 and 247.11 is: 341.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.39 : 558.11 = 247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.39/558.11 = 247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.39x = 558.11 × 247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.39x = 137,913.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,913.33/404.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.04

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