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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.03, 592.73 and 212.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.03, 592.73 and 212.37 is: 318.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.03 : 592.73 = 212.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.03/592.73 = 212.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.03x = 592.73 × 212.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.03x = 125,877.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,877.01/395.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.66

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