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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.53, 608.38 and 210.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.53, 608.38 and 210.63 is: 315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.53 : 608.38 = 210.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.53/608.38 = 210.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.53x = 608.38 × 210.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.53x = 128,138.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,138.98/405.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.98

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