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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.02, 603.31 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.02, 603.31 and 248.44 is: 371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.02 : 603.31 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.02/603.31 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.02x = 603.31 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.02x = 149,886.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,886.34/403.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.91

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