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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.72, 591.92 and 209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.72, 591.92 and 209.59 is: 314.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.72 : 591.92 = 209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.72/591.92 = 209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.72x = 591.92 × 209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.72x = 124,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,058.24/394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.29

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