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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.41, 588.39 and 209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.41, 588.39 and 209.35 is: 313.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.41 : 588.39 = 209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.41/588.39 = 209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.41x = 588.39 × 209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.41x = 123,179.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,179.45/392.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.90

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