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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.76, 614.80 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.76, 614.80 and 217.28 is: 326.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.76 : 614.80 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.76/614.80 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.76x = 614.80 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.76x = 133,583.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,583.74/409.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.00

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