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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.85, 613.04 and 200.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.85, 613.04 and 200.50 is: 300.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.85 : 613.04 = 200.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.85/613.04 = 200.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.85x = 613.04 × 200.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.85x = 122,911.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,911.98/408.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.63

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