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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.92, 628.61 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.92, 628.61 and 202.50 is: 303.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.92 : 628.61 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.92/628.61 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.92x = 628.61 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.92x = 127,293.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,293.65/418.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.86

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