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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.61, 616.29 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.61, 616.29 and 215.74 is: 323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.61 : 616.29 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.61/616.29 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.61x = 616.29 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.61x = 132,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,956.86/410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.80

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