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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.61, 594.68 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.61, 594.68 and 213.68 is: 320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.61 : 594.68 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.61/594.68 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.61x = 594.68 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.61x = 127,071.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,071.64/396.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.40

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