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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403, 604.52 and 248.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403, 604.52 and 248.83 is: 373.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403 : 604.52 = 248.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403/604.52 = 248.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403x = 604.52 × 248.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403x = 150,422.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,422.71/403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.26

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