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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.40, 931.89 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.40, 931.89 and 210.41 is: 315.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.40 : 931.89 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.40/931.89 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.40x = 931.89 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.40x = 196,078.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,078.97/621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.55

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