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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.92, 603.12 and 209.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.92, 603.12 and 209.60 is: 314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.92 : 603.12 = 209.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.92/603.12 = 209.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.92x = 603.12 × 209.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.92x = 126,413.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,413.95/401.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.53

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