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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392, 587.44 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392, 587.44 and 209.52 is: 313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392 : 587.44 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392/587.44 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392x = 587.44 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392x = 123,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,080.43/392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.98

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