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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.48, 603 and 258.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.48, 603 and 258.24 is: 386.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.48 : 603 = 258.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.48/603 = 258.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.48x = 603 × 258.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.48x = 155,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,718.72/402.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.90

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