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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.62, 615.62 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.62, 615.62 and 215.38 is: 322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.62 : 615.62 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.62/615.62 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.62x = 615.62 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.62x = 132,591.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,591.23/410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.91

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