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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 603.29 and 248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 603.29 and 248.66 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 603.29 = 248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/603.29 = 248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 603.29 × 248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 150,013.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,013.03/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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