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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.88, 623.87 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.88, 623.87 and 210.41 is: 315.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 623.87 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/623.87 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 623.87 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 131,268.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,268.49/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.64

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