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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.50, 594.11 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.50, 594.11 and 211.35 is: 316.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.50 : 594.11 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.50/594.11 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.50x = 594.11 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.50x = 125,564.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,564.19/396.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.69

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