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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.97, 591.05 and 211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.97, 591.05 and 211.54 is: 317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.97 : 591.05 = 211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.97/591.05 = 211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.97x = 591.05 × 211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.97x = 125,030.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,030.72/393.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.36

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