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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.09, 628.28 and 213.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.09, 628.28 and 213.71 is: 320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.09 : 628.28 = 213.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.09/628.28 = 213.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.09x = 628.28 × 213.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.09x = 134,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,265.51/419.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.38

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