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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.67, 617.29 and 203.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.67, 617.29 and 203.34 is: 304.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.67 : 617.29 = 203.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.67/617.29 = 203.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.67x = 617.29 × 203.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.67x = 125,519.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,519.75/411.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.90

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