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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.74, 604.68 and 207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.74, 604.68 and 207.88 is: 312.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.74 : 604.68 = 207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.74/604.68 = 207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.74x = 604.68 × 207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.74x = 125,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,700.88/402.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.11

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