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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.74, 592.02 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.74, 592.02 and 211.48 is: 317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.74 : 592.02 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.74/592.02 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.74x = 592.02 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.74x = 125,200.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,200.39/393.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.98

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