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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.50, 932.33 and 210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.50, 932.33 and 210.53 is: 315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.50 : 932.33 = 210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.50/932.33 = 210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.50x = 932.33 × 210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.50x = 196,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,277.72/621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.82

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