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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.53, 613.31 and 203.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.53, 613.31 and 203.83 is: 305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.53 : 613.31 = 203.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.53/613.31 = 203.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.53x = 613.31 × 203.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.53x = 125,008.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,008.42/409.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.25

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