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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.05, 603.08 and 209.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.05, 603.08 and 209.65 is: 314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.05 : 603.08 = 209.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.05/603.08 = 209.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.05x = 603.08 × 209.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.05x = 126,434.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,434.67/402.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.48

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