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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.66, 590.04 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.66, 590.04 and 211.14 is: 316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.66 : 590.04 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.66/590.04 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.66x = 590.04 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.66x = 124,581.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,581.05/393.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.47

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