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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.74, 608.31 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.74, 608.31 and 210.50 is: 315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.74 : 608.31 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.74/608.31 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.74x = 608.31 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.74x = 128,048.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,048.49/405.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.59

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