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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.46, 558.09 and 247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.46, 558.09 and 247.05 is: 340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.46 : 558.09 = 247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.46/558.09 = 247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.46x = 558.09 × 247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.46x = 137,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,876.13/404.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.89

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