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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.59, 608.81 and 200.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.59, 608.81 and 200.39 is: 300.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.59 : 608.81 = 200.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.59/608.81 = 200.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.59x = 608.81 × 200.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.59x = 121,995.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,995.39/405.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.79

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