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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.69, 592.92 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.69, 592.92 and 212.84 is: 318.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.69 : 592.92 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.69/592.92 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.69x = 592.92 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.69x = 126,194.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,194.13/395.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.92

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