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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 592.92 and 212.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 592.92 and 212.58 is: 318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 592.92 = 212.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/592.92 = 212.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 592.92 × 212.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 126,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,042.93/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.29

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