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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.31, 627.46 and 201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.31, 627.46 and 201.74 is: 302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.31 : 627.46 = 201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.31/627.46 = 201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.31x = 627.46 × 201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.31x = 126,580.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,580.64/418.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.60

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