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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 587.66 and 209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 587.66 and 209.39 is: 313.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 587.66 = 209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/587.66 = 209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 587.66 × 209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 123,046.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,046.14/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.86

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