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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.58, 592.04 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.58, 592.04 and 211.94 is: 318.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.58 : 592.04 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.58/592.04 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.58x = 592.04 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.58x = 125,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,476.96/394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.00

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