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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.06, 588.24 and 209.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.06, 588.24 and 209.81 is: 314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.06 : 588.24 = 209.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.06/588.24 = 209.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.06x = 588.24 × 209.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.06x = 123,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,414.64/392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.79

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