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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.62, 589.04 and 209.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.62, 589.04 and 209.97 is: 315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.62 : 589.04 = 209.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.62/589.04 = 209.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.62x = 589.04 × 209.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.62x = 123,680.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,680.73/392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.01

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