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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.72, 590.32 and 210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.72, 590.32 and 210.88 is: 316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.72 : 590.32 = 210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.72/590.32 = 210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.72x = 590.32 × 210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.72x = 124,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,486.68/393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.18

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