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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.28, 608 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.28, 608 and 210.38 is: 315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.28 : 608 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.28/608 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.28x = 608 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.28x = 127,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,911.04/405.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.61

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