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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.66, 611.03 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.66, 611.03 and 202.37 is: 303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.66 : 611.03 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.66/611.03 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.66x = 611.03 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.66x = 123,654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,654.66/407.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.33

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