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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.54, 602.54 and 247.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.54, 602.54 and 247.55 is: 371.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.54 : 602.54 = 247.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.54/602.54 = 247.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.54x = 602.54 × 247.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.54x = 149,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,154.53/401.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.46

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