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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.65, 593.84 and 213.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.65, 593.84 and 213.21 is: 320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.65 : 593.84 = 213.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.65/593.84 = 213.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.65x = 593.84 × 213.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.65x = 126,612.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,612.63/395.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.01

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