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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.11, 603.74 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.11, 603.74 and 246.98 is: 369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.11 : 603.74 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.11/603.74 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.11x = 603.74 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.11x = 149,107.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,107.45/403.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.89

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