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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.67, 611.57 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.67, 611.57 and 202.49 is: 303.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.67 : 611.57 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.67/611.57 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.67x = 611.57 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.67x = 123,836.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,836.81/407.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.77

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