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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.47, 605.25 and 208.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.47, 605.25 and 208.53 is: 312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.47 : 605.25 = 208.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.47/605.25 = 208.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.47x = 605.25 × 208.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.47x = 126,212.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,212.78/403.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.82

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