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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.82, 609.26 and 211.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.82, 609.26 and 211.55 is: 316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.82 : 609.26 = 211.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.82/609.26 = 211.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.82x = 609.26 × 211.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.82x = 128,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,884.85/406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.81

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