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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.56, 591.84 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.56, 591.84 and 211.92 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.56 : 591.84 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.56/591.84 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.56x = 591.84 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.56x = 125,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,422.73/394.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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