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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.12, 587.98 and 209.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.12, 587.98 and 209.47 is: 314.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.12 : 587.98 = 209.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.12/587.98 = 209.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.12x = 587.98 × 209.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.12x = 123,164.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,164.17/392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.10

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