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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.72, 589.44 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.72, 589.44 and 210 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.72 : 589.44 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.72/589.44 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.72x = 589.44 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.72x = 123,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,782.40/392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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