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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.52, 611.76 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.52, 611.76 and 215.04 is: 322.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.52 : 611.76 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.52/611.76 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.52x = 611.76 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.52x = 131,552.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,552.87/407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.81

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