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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.29, 931.88 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.29, 931.88 and 210.42 is: 315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.29 : 931.88 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.29/931.88 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.29x = 931.88 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.29x = 196,081.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,081.53/621.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.61

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