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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.55, 612.87 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.55, 612.87 and 203.01 is: 304.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.55 : 612.87 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.55/612.87 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.55x = 612.87 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.55x = 124,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,418.74/408.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.54

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