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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.96, 609.05 and 200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.96, 609.05 and 200.59 is: 300.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.96 : 609.05 = 200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.96/609.05 = 200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.96x = 609.05 × 200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.96x = 122,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,169.34/405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.94

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