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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.61, 613.97 and 203.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.61, 613.97 and 203.77 is: 305.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.61 : 613.97 = 203.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.61/613.97 = 203.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.61x = 613.97 × 203.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.61x = 125,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,104.58/409.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.43

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