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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.26, 602.48 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.26, 602.48 and 247.84 is: 372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.26 : 602.48 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.26/602.48 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.26x = 602.48 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.26x = 149,318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,318.64/401.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.12

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