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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.17, 590.79 and 211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.17, 590.79 and 211.69 is: 317.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.17 : 590.79 = 211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.17/590.79 = 211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.17x = 590.79 × 211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.17x = 125,064.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,064.34/394.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.29

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