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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.76, 614.70 and 217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.76, 614.70 and 217.40 is: 326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.76 : 614.70 = 217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.76/614.70 = 217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.76x = 614.70 × 217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.76x = 133,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,635.78/409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.13

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