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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.06, 559.04 and 247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.06, 559.04 and 247.78 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.06 : 559.04 = 247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.06/559.04 = 247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.06x = 559.04 × 247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.06x = 138,518.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,518.93/405.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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