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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.99, 611.52 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.99, 611.52 and 202.70 is: 303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.99 : 611.52 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.99/611.52 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.99x = 611.52 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.99x = 123,955.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,955.10/407.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.82

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