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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.69, 558.34 and 247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.69, 558.34 and 247.27 is: 341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.69 : 558.34 = 247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.69/558.34 = 247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.69x = 558.34 × 247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.69x = 138,059.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,059.06/404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.15

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