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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 627.33 and 201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 627.33 and 201.74 is: 302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 627.33 = 201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/627.33 = 201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 627.33 × 201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 126,557.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,557.55/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.50

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