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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.92, 558.78 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.92, 558.78 and 247.53 is: 341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.92 : 558.78 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.92/558.78 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.92x = 558.78 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.92x = 138,312.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,312.02/404.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.58

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