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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.58, 611.94 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.58, 611.94 and 210.06 is: 315.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.58 : 611.94 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.58/611.94 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.58x = 611.94 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.58x = 128,544.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,544.12/407.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.38

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