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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.87, 558.71 and 247.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.87, 558.71 and 247.77 is: 341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.87 : 558.71 = 247.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.87/558.71 = 247.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.87x = 558.71 × 247.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.87x = 138,431.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,431.27/404.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.92

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