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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.99, 589.75 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.99, 589.75 and 210.52 is: 315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.99 : 589.75 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.99/589.75 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.99x = 589.75 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.99x = 124,154.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,154.17/392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.92

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