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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 588.72 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 588.72 and 210.24 is: 315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 588.72 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/588.72 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 588.72 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 123,772.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,772.49/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.21

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