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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.27, 609.41 and 201.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.27, 609.41 and 201.27 is: 301.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.27 : 609.41 = 201.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.27/609.41 = 201.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.27x = 609.41 × 201.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.27x = 122,655.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,655.95/406.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.91

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