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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.11, 611.97 and 202.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.11, 611.97 and 202.59 is: 303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.11 : 611.97 = 202.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.11/611.97 = 202.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.11x = 611.97 × 202.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.11x = 123,979.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,979.00/408.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.79

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