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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.40, 910.76 and 217.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.40, 910.76 and 217.38 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.40 : 910.76 = 217.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.40/910.76 = 217.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.40x = 910.76 × 217.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.40x = 197,979.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,979.92/607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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