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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.10, 609.12 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.10, 609.12 and 211.01 is: 316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.10 : 609.12 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.10/609.12 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.10x = 609.12 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.10x = 128,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,527.37/406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.49

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