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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.44, 603.77 and 248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.44, 603.77 and 248.46 is: 372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.44 : 603.77 = 248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.44/603.77 = 248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.44x = 603.77 × 248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.44x = 150,011.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,011.45/402.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.75

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