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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.62, 603.33 and 248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.62, 603.33 and 248.12 is: 371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.62 : 603.33 = 248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.62/603.33 = 248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.62x = 603.33 × 248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.62x = 149,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,698.24/402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.81

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