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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.92, 617.23 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.92, 617.23 and 203.44 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.92 : 617.23 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.92/617.23 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.92x = 617.23 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.92x = 125,565.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,565.17/411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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