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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.26, 588.39 and 209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.26, 588.39 and 209.61 is: 314.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.26 : 588.39 = 209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.26/588.39 = 209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.26x = 588.39 × 209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.26x = 123,332.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,332.43/392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.42

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