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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.54, 558.13 and 247.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.54, 558.13 and 247.13 is: 340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.54 : 558.13 = 247.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.54/558.13 = 247.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.54x = 558.13 × 247.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.54x = 137,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,929.43/404.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.95

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