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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.29, 588.01 and 209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.29, 588.01 and 209.30 is: 313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.29 : 588.01 = 209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.29/588.01 = 209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.29x = 588.01 × 209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.29x = 123,072.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,072.63/392.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.73

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