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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.24, 613.80 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.24, 613.80 and 203.74 is: 305.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.24 : 613.80 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.24/613.80 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.24x = 613.80 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.24x = 125,055.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,055.61/409.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.58

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