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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.27, 594.62 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.27, 594.62 and 213.66 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.27 : 594.62 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.27/594.62 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.27x = 594.62 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.27x = 127,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,043.54/396.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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