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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.08, 588.96 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.08, 588.96 and 210.56 is: 315.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.08 : 588.96 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.08/588.96 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.08x = 588.96 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.08x = 124,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,011.42/393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.49

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