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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.57, 603.55 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.57, 603.55 and 248.42 is: 372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.57 : 603.55 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.57/603.55 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.57x = 603.55 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.57x = 149,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,932.32/402.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.44

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