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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.09, 589.98 and 210.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.09, 589.98 and 210.63 is: 316.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.09 : 589.98 = 210.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.09/589.98 = 210.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.09x = 589.98 × 210.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.09x = 124,270.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,270.49/393.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.14

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