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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.20, 647.78 and 200.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.20, 647.78 and 200.77 is: 300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.20 : 647.78 = 200.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.20/647.78 = 200.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.20x = 647.78 × 200.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.20x = 130,052.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,052.17/432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.91

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