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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.77, 619.40 and 217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.77, 619.40 and 217.91 is: 327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.77 : 619.40 = 217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.77/619.40 = 217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.77x = 619.40 × 217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.77x = 134,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,975.55/412.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.00

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