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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.89, 558.92 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.89, 558.92 and 247.52 is: 341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.89 : 558.92 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.89/558.92 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.89x = 558.92 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.89x = 138,343.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,343.88/404.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.68

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