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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.03, 558.75 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.03, 558.75 and 247.53 is: 341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.03 : 558.75 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.03/558.75 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.03x = 558.75 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.03x = 138,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,307.39/405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.47

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