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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.16, 613.27 and 203.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.16, 613.27 and 203.87 is: 305.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.16 : 613.27 = 203.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.16/613.27 = 203.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.16x = 613.27 × 203.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.16x = 125,027.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,027.35/409.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.57

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