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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.99, 588.25 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.99, 588.25 and 209.52 is: 314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.99 : 588.25 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.99/588.25 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.99x = 588.25 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.99x = 123,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,250.14/391.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.42

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