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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 589.05 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 589.05 and 209.52 is: 314.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 589.05 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/589.05 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 589.05 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 123,417.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,417.76/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.81

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