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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.95, 558.77 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.95, 558.77 and 247.50 is: 341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.95 : 558.77 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.95/558.77 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.95x = 558.77 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.95x = 138,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,295.58/404.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.51

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