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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.74, 558.37 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.74, 558.37 and 247.32 is: 341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.74 : 558.37 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.74/558.37 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.74x = 558.37 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.74x = 138,096.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,096.07/404.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.20

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