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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.64, 604.86 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.64, 604.86 and 211 is: 316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.64 : 604.86 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.64/604.86 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.64x = 604.86 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.64x = 127,625.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,625.46/403.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.19

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