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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.87, 616.17 and 202.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.87, 616.17 and 202.53 is: 303.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.87 : 616.17 = 202.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.87/616.17 = 202.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.87x = 616.17 × 202.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.87x = 124,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,795.98/410.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.73

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