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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.53, 594.44 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.53, 594.44 and 213.72 is: 320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.53 : 594.44 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.53/594.44 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.53x = 594.44 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.53x = 127,043.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,043.72/396.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.39

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