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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.59, 590.02 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.59, 590.02 and 211.01 is: 316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.59 : 590.02 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.59/590.02 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.59x = 590.02 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.59x = 124,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,496.64/393.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.31

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