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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.84, 588.63 and 207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.84, 588.63 and 207.74 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.84 : 588.63 = 207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.84/588.63 = 207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.84x = 588.63 × 207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.84x = 122,279.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,279.57/392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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