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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.26, 592.19 and 209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.26, 592.19 and 209.93 is: 314.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.26 : 592.19 = 209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.26/592.19 = 209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.26x = 592.19 × 209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.26x = 124,318.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,318.45/395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.52

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