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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.32, 627.72 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.32, 627.72 and 201.84 is: 302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.32 : 627.72 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.32/627.72 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.32x = 627.72 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.32x = 126,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,699.00/418.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.88

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