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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.98, 588.04 and 209.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.98, 588.04 and 209.54 is: 314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.98 : 588.04 = 209.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.98/588.04 = 209.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.98x = 588.04 × 209.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.98x = 123,217.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,217.90/391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.35

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