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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.66, 604.17 and 248.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.66, 604.17 and 248.61 is: 373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.66 : 604.17 = 248.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.66/604.17 = 248.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.66x = 604.17 × 248.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.66x = 150,202.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,202.70/402.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.03

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