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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.72, 590.28 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.72, 590.28 and 210.96 is: 316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.72 : 590.28 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.72/590.28 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.72x = 590.28 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.72x = 124,525.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,525.47/393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.28

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