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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.17, 593.19 and 212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.17, 593.19 and 212.52 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.17 : 593.19 = 212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.17/593.19 = 212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.17x = 593.19 × 212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.17x = 126,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,064.74/395.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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