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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.08, 604.62 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.08, 604.62 and 248.82 is: 373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.08 : 604.62 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.08/604.62 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.08x = 604.62 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.08x = 150,441.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,441.55/403.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.23

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