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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.53, 558.06 and 247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.53, 558.06 and 247.03 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.53 : 558.06 = 247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.53/558.06 = 247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.53x = 558.06 × 247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.53x = 137,857.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,857.56/404.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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