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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.78, 609.59 and 201.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.78, 609.59 and 201.11 is: 301.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.78 : 609.59 = 201.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.78/609.59 = 201.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.78x = 609.59 × 201.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.78x = 122,592.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,592.10/406.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.37

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