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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.66, 558.45 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.66, 558.45 and 247.29 is: 341.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.66 : 558.45 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.66/558.45 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.66x = 558.45 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.66x = 138,099.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,099.10/404.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.28

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