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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.27, 613.92 and 204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.27, 613.92 and 204.28 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.27 : 613.92 = 204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.27/613.92 = 204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.27x = 613.92 × 204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.27x = 125,411.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,411.58/409.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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