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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.88, 608.54 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.88, 608.54 and 200.58 is: 300.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.88 : 608.54 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.88/608.54 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.88x = 608.54 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.88x = 122,057.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,057.91/405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.73

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