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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.38, 608.34 and 200.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.38, 608.34 and 200.09 is: 300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.38 : 608.34 = 200.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.38/608.34 = 200.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.38x = 608.34 × 200.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.38x = 121,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,722.75/405.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.27

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