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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.17, 590.19 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.17, 590.19 and 210.52 is: 316.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.17 : 590.19 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.17/590.19 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.17x = 590.19 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.17x = 124,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,243.85/393.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.01

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