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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.91, 603 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.91, 603 and 248.94 is: 372.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.91 : 603 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.91/603 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.91x = 603 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.91x = 150,110.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,110.82/402.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.57

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