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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.61, 609.40 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.61, 609.40 and 201.42 is: 301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.61 : 609.40 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.61/609.40 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.61x = 609.40 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.61x = 122,745.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,745.35/406.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.87

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