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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.66, 558.39 and 247.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.66, 558.39 and 247.31 is: 341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.66 : 558.39 = 247.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.66/558.39 = 247.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.66x = 558.39 × 247.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.66x = 138,096.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,096.83/404.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.27

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