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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.09, 588.33 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.09, 588.33 and 209.66 is: 314.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.09 : 588.33 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.09/588.33 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.09x = 588.33 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.09x = 123,346.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,346.33/392.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.59

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