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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.71, 613.14 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.71, 613.14 and 203.24 is: 304.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.71 : 613.14 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.71/613.14 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.71x = 613.14 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.71x = 124,615.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,615.34/408.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.90

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