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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.92, 560.16 and 248.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.92, 560.16 and 248.53 is: 342.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.92 : 560.16 = 248.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.92/560.16 = 248.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.92x = 560.16 × 248.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.92x = 139,216.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,216.56/405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.97

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