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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.78, 558.68 and 247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.78, 558.68 and 247.59 is: 341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.78 : 558.68 = 247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.78/558.68 = 247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.78x = 558.68 × 247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.78x = 138,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,322.34/404.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.73

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