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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.71, 610.25 and 201.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.71, 610.25 and 201.29 is: 302.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.71 : 610.25 = 201.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.71/610.25 = 201.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.71x = 610.25 × 201.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.71x = 122,833.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,833.16/406.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.02

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