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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.55, 558.26 and 247.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.55, 558.26 and 247.15 is: 341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.55 : 558.26 = 247.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.55/558.26 = 247.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.55x = 558.26 × 247.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.55x = 137,974.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,974.35/404.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.06

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