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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.70, 589.04 and 210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.70, 589.04 and 210.45 is: 315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.70 : 589.04 = 210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.70/589.04 = 210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.70x = 589.04 × 210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.70x = 123,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,966.20/392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.67

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