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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.89, 604.53 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.89, 604.53 and 248.94 is: 373.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.89 : 604.53 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.89/604.53 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.89x = 604.53 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.89x = 150,491.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,491.70/402.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.54

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