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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.58, 609.60 and 213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.58, 609.60 and 213.80 is: 320.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.58 : 609.60 = 213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.58/609.60 = 213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.58x = 609.60 × 213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.58x = 130,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,332.48/406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.56

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