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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.36, 607.74 and 210.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.36, 607.74 and 210.27 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.36 : 607.74 = 210.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.36/607.74 = 210.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.36x = 607.74 × 210.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.36x = 127,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,789.49/405.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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