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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.32, 613.89 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.32, 613.89 and 203.73 is: 305.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.32 : 613.89 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.32/613.89 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.32x = 613.89 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.32x = 125,067.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,067.81/409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.55

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