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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.58, 615.60 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.58, 615.60 and 217.80 is: 326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.58 : 615.60 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.58/615.60 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.58x = 615.60 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.58x = 134,077.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,077.68/410.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.56

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