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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.02, 627.17 and 201.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.02, 627.17 and 201.57 is: 302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.02 : 627.17 = 201.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.02/627.17 = 201.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.02x = 627.17 × 201.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.02x = 126,418.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,418.66/418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.42

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