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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.34, 609.62 and 201.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.34, 609.62 and 201.00 is: 301.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.34 : 609.62 = 201.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.34/609.62 = 201.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.34x = 609.62 × 201.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.34x = 122,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,534.90/406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.56

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