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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.48, 558.19 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.48, 558.19 and 247.12 is: 341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.48 : 558.19 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.48/558.19 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.48x = 558.19 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.48x = 137,939.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,939.91/404.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.03

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