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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.38, 604.61 and 247.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.38, 604.61 and 247.10 is: 370.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.38 : 604.61 = 247.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.38/604.61 = 247.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.38x = 604.61 × 247.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.38x = 149,400.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,400.59/403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.37

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