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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 588.56 and 219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 588.56 and 219.21 is: 328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 588.56 = 219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/588.56 = 219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 588.56 × 219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 129,017.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,017.14/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.49

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