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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.99, 629.73 and 203.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.99, 629.73 and 203.75 is: 305.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.99 : 629.73 = 203.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.99/629.73 = 203.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.99x = 629.73 × 203.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.99x = 128,307.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,307.49/419.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.50

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