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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.10, 588.26 and 209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.10, 588.26 and 209.35 is: 314.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.10 : 588.26 = 209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.10/588.26 = 209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.10x = 588.26 × 209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.10x = 123,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,151.18/392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.08

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