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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.26, 590.69 and 208.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.26, 590.69 and 208.93 is: 313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.26 : 590.69 = 208.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.26/590.69 = 208.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.26x = 590.69 × 208.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.26x = 123,412.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,412.86/394.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.02

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