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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.03, 588.21 and 209.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.03, 588.21 and 209.20 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.03 : 588.21 = 209.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.03/588.21 = 209.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.03x = 588.21 × 209.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.03x = 123,053.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,053.53/392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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