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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.42, 589.92 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.42, 589.92 and 211.05 is: 316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.42 : 589.92 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.42/589.92 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.42x = 589.92 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.42x = 124,502.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,502.62/393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.46

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