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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.77, 611.62 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.77, 611.62 and 202.30 is: 303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.77 : 611.62 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.77/611.62 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.77x = 611.62 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.77x = 123,728.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,728.69/407.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.43

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