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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.38, 588.49 and 209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.38, 588.49 and 209.68 is: 314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.38 : 588.49 = 209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.38/588.49 = 209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.38x = 588.49 × 209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.38x = 123,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,394.58/392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.48

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