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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.44, 588.66 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.44, 588.66 and 210.04 is: 315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.44 : 588.66 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.44/588.66 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.44x = 588.66 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.44x = 123,642.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,642.15/392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.06

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