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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.64, 628.25 and 202.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.64, 628.25 and 202.37 is: 303.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.64 : 628.25 = 202.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.64/628.25 = 202.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.64x = 628.25 × 202.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.64x = 127,134.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,134.80/418.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.69

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