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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.02, 590.47 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.02, 590.47 and 211.26 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.02 : 590.47 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.02/590.47 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.02x = 590.47 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.02x = 124,742.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,742.69/394.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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