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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.29, 591.84 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.29, 591.84 and 211.59 is: 317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.29 : 591.84 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.29/591.84 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.29x = 591.84 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.29x = 125,227.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,227.43/394.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.60

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