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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.97, 604.08 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.97, 604.08 and 209.73 is: 315.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.97 : 604.08 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.97/604.08 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.97x = 604.08 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.97x = 126,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,693.70/401.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.18

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