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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.76, 604.14 and 210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.76, 604.14 and 210.16 is: 315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.76 : 604.14 = 210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.76/604.14 = 210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.76x = 604.14 × 210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.76x = 126,966.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,966.06/402.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.24

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