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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.61, 607.91 and 200.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.61, 607.91 and 200.42 is: 300.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.61 : 607.91 = 200.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.61/607.91 = 200.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.61x = 607.91 × 200.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.61x = 121,838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,838.98/405.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.39

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