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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.73, 609.81 and 211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.73, 609.81 and 211.66 is: 317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.73 : 609.81 = 211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.73/609.81 = 211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.73x = 609.81 × 211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.73x = 129,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,072.38/406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.34

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