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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.83, 593.79 and 213.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.83, 593.79 and 213.19 is: 319.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.83 : 593.79 = 213.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.83/593.79 = 213.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.83x = 593.79 × 213.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.83x = 126,590.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,590.09/395.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.81

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