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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.20, 590.94 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.20, 590.94 and 211.50 is: 317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.20 : 590.94 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.20/590.94 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.20x = 590.94 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.20x = 124,983.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,983.81/394.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.06

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