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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.44, 623.87 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.44, 623.87 and 210.51 is: 315.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.44 : 623.87 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.44/623.87 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.44x = 623.87 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.44x = 131,330.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,330.87/416.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.37

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