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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.19, 559.12 and 247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.19, 559.12 and 247.75 is: 341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.19 : 559.12 = 247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.19/559.12 = 247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.19x = 559.12 × 247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.19x = 138,521.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,521.98/405.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.87

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