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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.58, 613.44 and 211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.58, 613.44 and 211.06 is: 316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.58 : 613.44 = 211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.58/613.44 = 211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.58x = 613.44 × 211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.58x = 129,472.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,472.65/408.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.88

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