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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.72, 627.66 and 202.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.72, 627.66 and 202.60 is: 303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.72 : 627.66 = 202.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.72/627.66 = 202.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.72x = 627.66 × 202.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.72x = 127,163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,163.92/418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.70

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