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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.26, 608.62 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.26, 608.62 and 200.58 is: 300.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.26 : 608.62 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.26/608.62 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.26x = 608.62 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.26x = 122,076.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,076.00/406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.49

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