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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.40, 557.90 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.40, 557.90 and 247.04 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.40 : 557.90 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.40/557.90 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.40x = 557.90 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.40x = 137,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,823.62/404.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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