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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.99, 603.58 and 247.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.99, 603.58 and 247.47 is: 371.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.99 : 603.58 = 247.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.99/603.58 = 247.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.99x = 603.58 × 247.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.99x = 149,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,367.94/401.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.57

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