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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.37, 604.38 and 248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.37, 604.38 and 248.97 is: 373.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.37 : 604.38 = 248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.37/604.38 = 248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.37x = 604.38 × 248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.37x = 150,472.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,472.49/403.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.04

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