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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.06, 603.77 and 248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.06, 603.77 and 248.90 is: 373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.06 : 603.77 = 248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.06/603.77 = 248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.06x = 603.77 × 248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.06x = 150,274.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,274.09/402.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.76

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