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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.96, 558.79 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.96, 558.79 and 247.46 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.96 : 558.79 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.96/558.79 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.96x = 558.79 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.96x = 138,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,274.76/404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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