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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.34, 613.98 and 203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.34, 613.98 and 203.84 is: 305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.34 : 613.98 = 203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.34/613.98 = 203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.34x = 613.98 × 203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.34x = 125,153.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,153.68/409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.75

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