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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.76, 616.40 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.76, 616.40 and 218.52 is: 327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.76 : 616.40 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.76/616.40 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.76x = 616.40 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.76x = 134,695.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,695.73/410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.92

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