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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.39, 623.89 and 210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.39, 623.89 and 210.53 is: 315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.39 : 623.89 = 210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.39/623.89 = 210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.39x = 623.89 × 210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.39x = 131,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,348.60/416.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.44

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