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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.68, 558.34 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.68, 558.34 and 245.12 is: 338.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.68 : 558.34 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.68/558.34 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.68x = 558.34 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.68x = 136,860.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,860.30/404.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.19

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