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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.76, 609.53 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.76, 609.53 and 201.08 is: 301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.76 : 609.53 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.76/609.53 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.76x = 609.53 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.76x = 122,564.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,564.81/406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.32

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