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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.13, 593.92 and 213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.13, 593.92 and 213.34 is: 319.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.13 : 593.92 = 213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.13/593.92 = 213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.13x = 593.92 × 213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.13x = 126,706.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,706.89/396.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.86

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