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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.03, 558.83 and 247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.03, 558.83 and 247.68 is: 341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.03 : 558.83 = 247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.03/558.83 = 247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.03x = 558.83 × 247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.03x = 138,411.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,411.63/405.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.73

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