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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.77, 610.26 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.77, 610.26 and 201.44 is: 302.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.77 : 610.26 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.77/610.26 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.77x = 610.26 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.77x = 122,927.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,927.72/406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.20

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