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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.77, 611.37 and 202.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.77, 611.37 and 202.21 is: 303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.77 : 611.37 = 202.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.77/611.37 = 202.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.77x = 611.37 × 202.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.77x = 123,625.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,625.13/407.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.17

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