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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.16, 604.60 and 248.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.16, 604.60 and 248.85 is: 373.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.16 : 604.60 = 248.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.16/604.60 = 248.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.16x = 604.60 × 248.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.16x = 150,455.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,455.02/403.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.19

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