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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.60, 607.76 and 212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.60, 607.76 and 212.64 is: 318.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.60 : 607.76 = 212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.60/607.76 = 212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.60x = 607.76 × 212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.60x = 129,234.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,234.09/405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.62

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