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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.13, 623.88 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.13, 623.88 and 210.60 is: 315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.13 : 623.88 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.13/623.88 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.13x = 623.88 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.13x = 131,389.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,389.13/416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.74

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