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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.63, 588.49 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.63, 588.49 and 219.38 is: 328.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.63 : 588.49 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.63/588.49 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.63x = 588.49 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.63x = 129,099.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,099.45/392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.81

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