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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.60, 590.76 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.60, 590.76 and 211.20 is: 316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.60 : 590.76 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.60/590.76 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.60x = 590.76 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.60x = 124,768.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,768.51/393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.99

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