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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.38, 604.80 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.38, 604.80 and 248.94 is: 373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.38 : 604.80 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.38/604.80 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.38x = 604.80 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.38x = 150,558.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,558.91/403.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.24

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