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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.62, 589.12 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.62, 589.12 and 219.28 is: 329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.62 : 589.12 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.62/589.12 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.62x = 589.12 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.62x = 129,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,182.23/392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.03

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