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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.76, 611.66 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.76, 611.66 and 215.44 is: 323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.76 : 611.66 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.76/611.66 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.76x = 611.66 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.76x = 131,776.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,776.03/407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.17

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