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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.54, 612.93 and 213.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.54, 612.93 and 213.69 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.54 : 612.93 = 213.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.54/612.93 = 213.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.54x = 612.93 × 213.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.54x = 130,977.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,977.01/408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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