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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.78, 605.31 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.78, 605.31 and 210.82 is: 316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.78 : 605.31 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.78/605.31 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.78x = 605.31 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.78x = 127,611.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,611.45/403.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.04

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