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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.58, 613.78 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.58, 613.78 and 203.94 is: 305.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.58 : 613.78 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.58/613.78 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.58x = 613.78 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.58x = 125,174.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,174.29/409.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.62

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