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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.51, 623.78 and 210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.51, 623.78 and 210.43 is: 315.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.51 : 623.78 = 210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.51/623.78 = 210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.51x = 623.78 × 210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.51x = 131,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,262.03/416.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.15

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