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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.12, 559.08 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.12, 559.08 and 247.80 is: 341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.12 : 559.08 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.12/559.08 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.12x = 559.08 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.12x = 138,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,540.02/405.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.97

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