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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.85, 590.89 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.85, 590.89 and 211.11 is: 316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.85 : 590.89 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.85/590.89 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.85x = 590.89 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.85x = 124,739.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,739.83/393.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.72

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