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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.84, 610.24 and 201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.84, 610.24 and 201.36 is: 302.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.84 : 610.24 = 201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.84/610.24 = 201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.84x = 610.24 × 201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.84x = 122,877.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,877.93/406.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.03

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