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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.18, 587.97 and 209.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.18, 587.97 and 209.73 is: 314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.18 : 587.97 = 209.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.18/587.97 = 209.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.18x = 587.97 × 209.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.18x = 123,314.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,314.95/392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.43

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