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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.73, 589.29 and 210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.73, 589.29 and 210.06 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.73 : 589.29 = 210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.73/589.29 = 210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.73x = 589.29 × 210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.73x = 123,786.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,786.26/392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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