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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.71, 558.36 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.71, 558.36 and 247.30 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.71 : 558.36 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.71/558.36 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.71x = 558.36 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.71x = 138,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,082.43/404.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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