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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.27, 588.71 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.27, 588.71 and 209.82 is: 314.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.27 : 588.71 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.27/588.71 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.27x = 588.71 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.27x = 123,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,523.66/392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.89

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