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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.76, 608.37 and 210.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.76, 608.37 and 210.39 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.76 : 608.37 = 210.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.76/608.37 = 210.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.76x = 608.37 × 210.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.76x = 127,994.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,994.96/405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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