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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.38, 932.10 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.38, 932.10 and 210.78 is: 316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.38 : 932.10 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.38/932.10 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.38x = 932.10 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.38x = 196,468.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,468.04/621.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.18

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