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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.12, 604.08 and 248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.12, 604.08 and 248.62 is: 372.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.12 : 604.08 = 248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.12/604.08 = 248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.12x = 604.08 × 248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.12x = 150,186.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,186.37/403.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.56

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