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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.05, 591.08 and 211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.05, 591.08 and 211.53 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.05 : 591.08 = 211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.05/591.08 = 211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.05x = 591.08 × 211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.05x = 125,030.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,030.09/394.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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