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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.59, 589.09 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.59, 589.09 and 219.15 is: 328.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.59 : 589.09 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.59/589.09 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.59x = 589.09 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.59x = 129,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,098.94/392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.84

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