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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.23, 591.73 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.23, 591.73 and 211.75 is: 317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.23 : 591.73 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.23/591.73 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.23x = 591.73 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.23x = 125,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,298.83/394.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.83

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