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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.65, 593.65 and 212.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.65, 593.65 and 212.83 is: 319.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.65 : 593.65 = 212.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.65/593.65 = 212.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.65x = 593.65 × 212.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.65x = 126,346.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,346.53/395.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.34

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