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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.98, 603.89 and 248.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.98, 603.89 and 248.90 is: 372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.98 : 603.89 = 248.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.98/603.89 = 248.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.98x = 603.89 × 248.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.98x = 150,306.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,306.98/402.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.99

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