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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.96, 604.08 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.96, 604.08 and 207.54 is: 311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.96 : 604.08 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.96/604.08 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.96x = 604.08 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.96x = 125,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,370.76/402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.12

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