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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.56, 615.36 and 217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.56, 615.36 and 217.84 is: 326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.56 : 615.36 = 217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.56/615.36 = 217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.56x = 615.36 × 217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.56x = 134,050.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,050.02/410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.51

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