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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.83, 560.28 and 248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.83, 560.28 and 248.52 is: 343.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.83 : 560.28 = 248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.83/560.28 = 248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.83x = 560.28 × 248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.83x = 139,240.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,240.79/405.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.10

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