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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.10, 559.05 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.10, 559.05 and 247.76 is: 341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.10 : 559.05 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.10/559.05 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.10x = 559.05 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.10x = 138,509.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,509.99/405.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.91

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