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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.13, 602.41 and 247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.13, 602.41 and 247.60 is: 370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.13 : 602.41 = 247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.13/602.41 = 247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.13x = 602.41 × 247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.13x = 149,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,156.72/402.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.92

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