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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.83, 558.90 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.83, 558.90 and 247.52 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.83 : 558.90 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.83/558.90 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.83x = 558.90 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.83x = 138,340.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,340.33/404.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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