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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.44, 588.51 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.44, 588.51 and 209.89 is: 314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.44 : 588.51 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.44/588.51 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.44x = 588.51 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.44x = 123,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,522.36/392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.75

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