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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.91, 624.78 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.91, 624.78 and 211.20 is: 316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.91 : 624.78 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.91/624.78 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.91x = 624.78 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.91x = 131,953.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,953.54/416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.50

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