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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.60, 412.53 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.60, 412.53 and 210.84 is: 315.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.60 : 412.53 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.60/412.53 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.60x = 412.53 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.60x = 86,975.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,975.49/275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.58

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