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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.58, 558.45 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.58, 558.45 and 247.32 is: 341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.58 : 558.45 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.58/558.45 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.58x = 558.45 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.58x = 138,115.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,115.85/404.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.38

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