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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.12, 602.91 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.12, 602.91 and 248.04 is: 371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.12 : 602.91 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.12/602.91 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.12x = 602.91 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.12x = 149,545.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,545.80/402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.89

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