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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.88, 604.96 and 249.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.88, 604.96 and 249.44 is: 373.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.88 : 604.96 = 249.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.88/604.96 = 249.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.88x = 604.96 × 249.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.88x = 150,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,901.22/403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.63

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