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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.61, 611.32 and 202.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.61, 611.32 and 202.05 is: 303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.61 : 611.32 = 202.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.61/611.32 = 202.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.61x = 611.32 × 202.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.61x = 123,517.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,517.21/407.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.03

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