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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.17, 591.69 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.17, 591.69 and 211.52 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.17 : 591.69 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.17/591.69 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.17x = 591.69 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.17x = 125,151.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,151.31/394.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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