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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.71, 932.65 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.71, 932.65 and 210.74 is: 316.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.71 : 932.65 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.71/932.65 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.71x = 932.65 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.71x = 196,546.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,546.29/621.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.14

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