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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.93, 611.73 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.93, 611.73 and 202.60 is: 303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.93 : 611.73 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.93/611.73 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.93x = 611.73 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.93x = 123,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,936.50/407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.82

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