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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 588.89 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 588.89 and 209.94 is: 314.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 588.89 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/588.89 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 588.89 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 123,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,630.52/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.63

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