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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.92, 560.03 and 248.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.92, 560.03 and 248.51 is: 342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.92 : 560.03 = 248.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.92/560.03 = 248.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.92x = 560.03 × 248.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.92x = 139,169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,169.01/405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.85

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