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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.74, 590.52 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.74, 590.52 and 210.48 is: 316.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.74 : 590.52 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.74/590.52 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.74x = 590.52 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.74x = 124,292.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,292.65/392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.48

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