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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.97, 589.56 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.97, 589.56 and 210.54 is: 315.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.97 : 589.56 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.97/589.56 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.97x = 589.56 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.97x = 124,125.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,125.96/392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.87

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