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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.51, 557.97 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.51, 557.97 and 247.10 is: 340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.51 : 557.97 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.51/557.97 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.51x = 557.97 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.51x = 137,874.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,874.39/404.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.84

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