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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.67, 610.77 and 211.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.67, 610.77 and 211.81 is: 318.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.67 : 610.77 = 211.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.67/610.77 = 211.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.67x = 610.77 × 211.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.67x = 129,365.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,365.39/406.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.11

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