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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.27, 610.91 and 202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.27, 610.91 and 202.27 is: 303.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.27 : 610.91 = 202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.27/610.91 = 202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.27x = 610.91 × 202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.27x = 123,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,568.77/407.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.41

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