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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.60, 604.92 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.60, 604.92 and 211 is: 316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.60 : 604.92 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.60/604.92 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.60x = 604.92 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.60x = 127,638.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,638.12/403.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.25

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