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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.27, 602.28 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.27, 602.28 and 247.50 is: 371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.27 : 602.28 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.27/602.28 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.27x = 602.28 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.27x = 149,064.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,064.30/401.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.48

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