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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.69, 588.82 and 210.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.69, 588.82 and 210.03 is: 314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.69 : 588.82 = 210.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.69/588.82 = 210.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.69x = 588.82 × 210.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.69x = 123,669.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,669.86/392.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.93

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