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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.37, 559.40 and 248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.37, 559.40 and 248.27 is: 342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.37 : 559.40 = 248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.37/559.40 = 248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.37x = 559.40 × 248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.37x = 138,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,882.24/405.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.61

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