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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.11, 590.76 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.11, 590.76 and 211.46 is: 316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.11 : 590.76 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.11/590.76 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.11x = 590.76 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.11x = 124,919.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,919.16/394.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.97

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