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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.29, 590.62 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.29, 590.62 and 210.82 is: 316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.29 : 590.62 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.29/590.62 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.29x = 590.62 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.29x = 124,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,514.51/393.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.60

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