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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.12, 931.79 and 210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.12, 931.79 and 210.17 is: 315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.12 : 931.79 = 210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.12/931.79 = 210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.12x = 931.79 × 210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.12x = 195,834.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,834.30/621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.29

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