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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.02, 590.94 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.02, 590.94 and 211.32 is: 316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.02 : 590.94 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.02/590.94 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.02x = 590.94 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.02x = 124,877.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,877.44/394.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.93

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