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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.02, 588.97 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.02, 588.97 and 210.26 is: 315.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.02 : 588.97 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.02/588.97 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.02x = 588.97 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.02x = 123,838.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,838.57/393.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.10

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