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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.60, 558.27 and 247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.60, 558.27 and 247.22 is: 341.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.60 : 558.27 = 247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.60/558.27 = 247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.60x = 558.27 × 247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.60x = 138,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,012.72/404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.11

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