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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.78, 911.94 and 217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.78, 911.94 and 217.90 is: 326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.78 : 911.94 = 217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.78/911.94 = 217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.78x = 911.94 × 217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.78x = 198,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,706.08/607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.94

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