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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.93, 605.77 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.93, 605.77 and 208.91 is: 313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.93 : 605.77 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.93/605.77 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.93x = 605.77 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.93x = 126,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,550.13/403.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.30

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