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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.60, 608.37 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.60, 608.37 and 210.51 is: 315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.60 : 608.37 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.60/608.37 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.60x = 608.37 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.60x = 128,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,065.69/405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.74

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